Alabama Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredAlabama has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Alabama law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Alabama compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Alabama compares with other states in our database.
| State | Deposit Interest Rules |
|---|---|
| Alabama | no interest required |
| Alaska | no interest required |
| Arizona | no interest required |
| Arkansas | no interest required |
| California | no interest required |
Frequently asked questions
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Alabama?
- No statewide statute requires it in Alabama, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Security deposit limited to one month rent, excluding pet deposits or deposits for alterations. Must be returned within 60 days. Failure to return results in double damages.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Alabama?
- Alabama generally allows at most 1 month's rent as a security deposit.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Alabama?
- Generally within 60 days after move-out.
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