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Alabama renter guide

Alabama Written Forwarding Address Rule

Section 35-9A-201 directs a departing tenant to provide a valid forwarding address in writing. If none is provided, the statute directs the landlord to use the tenant’s last known address or, if none, the rental-property address.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
Address methodWritten

Preserve a copy and delivery proof.

No forwarding addressLast known / rental address

The statute provides fallback mailing instructions.

Unclaimed funds/check90 days

The statute contains a 90-day forfeiture provision for an unclaimed deposit or outstanding check.

Practical record set

  • Written forwarding address.
  • Date sent.
  • Mail/email delivery proof.
  • Any landlord acknowledgement.
  • Envelope or mailing evidence for the landlord’s response.
Verify the trigger and mailing facts. Alabama’s 60-day rule depends on termination and delivery of possession, and the forwarding-address/mailing record can matter. Educational information only.

Official sources

Alabama LegislatureAla. Code § 35-9A-201 — Security deposits; prepaid rent ↗

Official Alabama code page stating the one-month security-deposit cap, 60-day accounting/refund framework, written forwarding-address process and statutory remedy.

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Security Deposit →1-Month Limit →60-Day Rule →Damage Itemization →