Property Management

In Alabama, a landlord who fails to return a security deposit within 35 days after the tenant vacates, without providing an itemized statement, may be liable for:

AOnly the original deposit amount
BThe full deposit amount plus damages as provided under Alabama law✓ Correct
CA fine from AREC
DCriminal prosecution

Explanation

Under Alabama's residential landlord-tenant law, failure to return the deposit or provide an itemized statement within 35 days can make the landlord liable for the full deposit and additional damages.

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