Alabama Property Management
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Property management questions on the Alabama exam cover both the practical aspects of managing rental properties and the landlord-tenant law specific to Alabama. The Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) tests security deposit limits, required notice periods for entry and termination, habitability standards, and the property manager's fiduciary duties. Alabama's landlord-tenant law has specific provisions — including notice requirements and tenant protections — that differ from what national study materials cover. These questions often involve scenarios where a property manager must navigate competing obligations to the owner-client and the tenant.
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Q1. Under Alabama landlord-tenant law, a landlord must return a security deposit within how many days after the tenant vacates?
Explanation
Alabama law requires landlords to return the security deposit — or provide a written itemized list of deductions — within 60 days after the tenant vacates the property.
Q2. Under the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, a landlord must give how many days' notice before entering a tenant's unit for non-emergency repairs?
Explanation
Alabama law requires landlords to give at least 2 days (48 hours) advance notice before entering a tenant's dwelling unit for non-emergency repairs or inspections, and entry must be at reasonable times.
Q3. In Alabama, if a tenant fails to pay rent, the landlord may begin eviction proceedings after giving the tenant a written notice to pay or vacate within:
Explanation
Under Alabama law, a landlord may serve a 7-day notice to pay or quit for nonpayment of rent. However, a 3-day notice is used in some cases. Alabama's Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act specifies the proper notice periods.
Q4. A property manager in Alabama who collects rents and manages properties for others must hold:
Explanation
Managing property for others for compensation in Alabama requires a real estate broker's license or working under a licensed broker. Property management is included in the activities requiring licensure.
Q5. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires Alabama commercial property owners to:
Explanation
The ADA requires places of public accommodation (businesses, commercial properties) to provide accessible features and remove architectural barriers where readily achievable. It applies to commercial properties, not private residences.
Q6. A property manager receives a security deposit from a new tenant in Alabama. The deposit must be:
Explanation
Security deposits must be held in a separate trust account and not commingled with operating funds. This protects the tenant's deposit until it is lawfully returned or applied to damages.
Q7. Which lease type provides the most predictable income for an Alabama property owner?
Explanation
A fixed or flat lease provides a set rent amount throughout the lease term, giving the landlord predictable income. Percentage leases vary with tenant revenue; gross and net leases have variable expense components.
Q8. In Alabama, a month-to-month tenancy can typically be terminated by either party with how much notice?
Explanation
A month-to-month tenancy in Alabama can generally be terminated by either the landlord or tenant with 30 days written notice before the next rent due date.
Q9. A gross lease in Alabama means the tenant pays:
Explanation
Under a gross lease, the tenant pays a flat rental amount and the landlord pays most operating expenses including property taxes, insurance, and maintenance. This is common in residential rentals.
Q10. In Alabama, a lease for more than one year must be in writing to be enforceable under the:
Explanation
The Statute of Frauds requires that leases for more than one year (and contracts for the sale of real property) must be in writing to be enforceable in Alabama.
Q11. An Alabama property manager's primary duty is to:
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