Your landlord generally has 60 days in Alabama to return your security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from Alabama Code § 35-9A-201 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 60 days. Landlords must return the security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions within 60 days after the tenant vacates.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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If the 60-day deadline passes without a return of your deposit or an itemized accounting, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under Alabama Code § 35-9A-201, a landlord who fails to timely refund or account may be liable for double the tenant's original deposit; Alabama small-claims court generally hears disputes up to $6,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult an Alabama attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.