Property Condition Listing Requirements

Alabama law requires Landlords to deliver the premises to the Tenant in a clean and safe condition, as defined by the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Ala. Code § 35-9A-101 et seq.). This includes complying with all building and housing codes that affect health or safety and making all repairs necessary to keep the property in a habitable condition.

The Broker defines “Clean and Safe” condition as including but not limited to:

• Carpets must be in good condition free of stains, worn spots, cuts, wrinkles, seam separations, etc.  Even if the carpets are in good condition, professional carpet cleaning is highly recommended but not required.
• Drywall must be in good condition and free of damage.  TV mounts must be removed as a safety measure.  
• All windows must have blinds.  Curtains and curtain rods must be removed.
• Hard surface floors must be in good condition and have been swept clean.
• All personal property and garbage must be removed.
• Debris must be removed from all drawers, cabinets, countertops and wiped clean free of stains
• Lawn and landscaping must be in good condition and be HOA compliant.