Alabama Rent control / state preemption
Can cities in Alabama pass rent control?
Yes. Alabama law bars local governments from enacting, keeping or enforcing any ordinance, resolution or rule that would control the rent charged for leasing private property.
Verified Source: Ala. Code § 11-80-8.1(b) · last checked 2026-10-23
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