Closing Date Prorations Calculator Guide for Alabama

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Published February 9, 2026 • Updated May 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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How the limitation period applies

The controlling primary authority for Alabama security deposit limits and real estate closing cost prorations - Alabama Code § 35-9-1 et seq. is Ala. Code § 35-9-1 et seq..

Ala. Code § 35-9-1 et seq.. A landlord who receives a security deposit from a tenant shall hold the deposit in trust for the tenant... The landlord shall not charge or receive from any tenant any security deposit in an amount greater than an amount equivalent to one month's rent.

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Sources

Ala. Code § 35-9-1 et seq. — Landlord and Tenant - Security Deposits

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