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Alabama Move-in/move-out checklist

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Is a move-in or move-out inspection checklist required in Alabama?

Alabama's landlord-tenant act requires no move-in inspection or condition checklist (full-text search of the act). Its only inspection rule is the landlord's right of access (§ 35-9A-303).

Verified Source: Ala. Code ch. 35-9A (incl. § 35-9A-303), §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603 (full-text search of the act) · last checked 2026-10-23

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