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:

• Dryer Vents must be professionally cleaned as a fire prevention measure.
• Carpets must be in good condition free of stains, worn spots, cuts, wrinkles, seam separations, etc. and professionally cleaned.
• Drywall must be free of damage including but not limited to holes equal to or exceeding 1/4 inch in diameter and/or installed drywall anchors.
• All windows must have blinds.  Curtains and curtain rods must be removed and walls must be repaired.
• 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.
• The Owner is required to disclose any known nuisance neighbors or local annoyances that would impact the Tenant's Right to Quiet Enjoyment.