Quick AnswerThis checklist covers the lease disclosures a Alabama landlord must provide in 2026 under the Alabama URLTA (Ala. Code Title 35, Ch. 9A), plus the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing. Getting them right at signing avoids penalties and keeps the lease enforceable.
A Alabama lease isn't finished until the tenant has every disclosure the state requires. Those requirements come from the Alabama URLTA (Ala, and this guide covers each one — the owner/manager identity among them — with its statute and the penalty for leaving it out. For the wider set of rules, see our Alabama lease requirements guide.

Which disclosures must a Alabama lease include?

Alabama landlord-tenant law is governed by the Alabama URLTA (Ala. Code Title 35, Ch. 9A). Beyond the universal federal lead rule, the disclosures a Alabama landlord must give at or around lease signing are:

DisclosureAuthorityApplies To
Owner/manager identityAla. Code § 35-9A-202Every lease
Lead-based paint hazard + EPA pamphletTitle X (federal)Housing built before 1978

The main Alabama lease disclosures

Owner/manager identity (Ala. Code § 35-9A-202): the landlord must disclose in writing the person authorized to manage the premises and an owner or agent for service of process and notices.

Federal lead-based paint disclosure

Federal law overlays Alabama's own rules here. Any pre-1978 rental triggers Title X (42 U.S.C. § 4852d): the landlord must supply a signed lead-warning statement, disclose known lead hazards, share available inspection records, and give the tenant the EPA booklet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. Skipping it exposes the landlord to civil and, in serious cases, criminal liability.

What happens if a Alabama landlord skips a required disclosure?

Consequences depend on the disclosure:

  • A missed 60-day itemized deposit return exposes the landlord to double the deposit (§ 35-9A-201).
  • A federal lead-paint violation carries civil and, in egregious cases, criminal penalties plus liability for tenant damages.

For the full set of Alabama lease rules — deposits, late fees, and notice periods — see What Must a Alabama Lease Agreement Include. Managing rentals in more than one state? Compare Alabama's list with our Georgia and Texas disclosure checklists, and see the baseline in What Every Residential Lease Agreement Must Include.

A compliant Alabama lease includes every disclosure the state requires — owner/manager identity — plus the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing. Build a lease with LeaseHelper and the Alabama disclosures that apply are included by default — no manual checklist needed.

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Frequently asked questions

What disclosures are required in a Alabama lease?

A Alabama lease must include owner/manager identity (Ala. Code § 35-9A-202), plus the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing.

Does Alabama require a owner/manager identity disclosure?

Yes. the landlord must disclose in writing the person authorized to manage the premises and an owner or agent for service of process and notices (Ala. Code § 35-9A-202).

Does Alabama require a lead-paint disclosure?

Yes, for pre-1978 housing. This is a federal requirement: the signed lead-warning disclosure, known records, and the EPA pamphlet.

Official sources

Primary statutes and official government references for this guide. Statutes change — always confirm against the current official text before you act.

This guide offers general information about Alabama lease disclosure requirements and landlord-tenant law and is not legal advice. Statutes change and city or county ordinances can add requirements, so confirm the current rules before you act — and for anything complicated, talk to a licensed Alabama attorney. Last reviewed: July 2, 2026.