Alabama rent increase rules

30 days rent-increase notice.

Alabama has no rent control. Month-to-month rent increases require 30 days' written notice.

What this means for you: Rent can rise by any amount at renewal.

Your next step: Confirm you received 30 days' notice for a month-to-month change.

Source: Ala. Code § 35-9A-161. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).

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Rent increase in nearby states: Georgia (60 days rent-increase notice) · Florida (15 days rent-increase notice) · Mississippi (30 days rent-increase notice) · Tennessee (30 days rent-increase notice).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026