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Alabama Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Alabama?

Alabama's landlord-tenant act sets no late-fee grace period or cap (full-text search of the act). Late fees appear only in the 7-business-day nonpayment notice (§ 35-9A-421(b)).

Verified Source: Ala. Code ch. 35-9A (incl. § 35-9A-421), §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603 (full-text search of the act) · last checked 2026-10-23

Related Alabama rules

Late fees

Alabama's landlord-tenant act (full-text search of the act) sets no late-fee cap. Late fees are mentioned only as an amount a nonpayment notice may list (§ 35-9A-421(b)); the lease controls.

Verified Source: Ala. Code ch. 35-9A (incl. § 35-9A-421), §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603 (full-text search of the act) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Alabama late fees page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

Written notice stating the rent and late fees owed; the lease terminates if not paid within 7 business days after the tenant receives the notice.

Verified Source: Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(b) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Alabama eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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