Are landlords required to provide documentation showing the charges for damages to a tenantthat has moved out?
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Are landlords required to provide documentation showing the charges for damages to a tenantthat has moved out?
If so, what is their time limit to do so?
Asked on January 9, 2013 under Real Estate Law, Alabama
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It is my understanding that the state of Alabama has one of the most comprehensive set of laws dealing with landlord tenant issues. I am assuming that you are talking about with holding security deposit for damages above the normal wear and tear of an apartment. Here is the law:
Failure to Return: If the landlord does not refund the entire deposit, the landlord, within 35 days after termination of the tenancy, must provide the tenant with an itemized list of amounts withheld. If the landlord fails to mail a timely refund or accounting within the 35 day period, the landlord must pay the tenant double the amount of the deposit.
Good luck.
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