Alabama Late fees

Can a landlord charge a late fee in Alabama, and how much?

Alabama's landlord-tenant law (Ala. Code ch. 35-9A (Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act), read in full on 2026-10-15) sets no late-fee cap (late fees are only mentioned as an amount a nonpayment notice may list); the lease terms control.

Verified Source: Ala. Code ch. 35-9A (Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) · last checked 2026-10-15