Rent control rules in Huntsville, AL — also known as rent stabilization or rent cap ordinances — limit annual rent increases and protect tenants from displacement.
Huntsville has no rent control ordinance. Alabama state law (Ala. Code 11-80-8.1) preempts local rent control, prohibiting cities from enacting rent stabilization or price controls on residential rentals.
Under Ala. Code 11-80-8.1, Alabama municipalities are preempted from adopting rent control measures. Huntsville landlords may set market rents and increase at lease renewal with proper notice under the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Ala. Code 35-9A-1 et seq.). Typical notice for month-to-month increases is 30 days.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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