Updated August 18, 2022
An Alabama eviction notice is a written statement from a landlord to the tenant that details the terms for them to vacate the property, also known as an “unlawful detainer.” The lease violation is required to be stated in the notice.
For late rent, the landlord will need to enter the total amount due including any penalties. If the tenant remains on the property without complying then the landlord may file an eviction action in the Judicial Court of where the property is located.
By Type (3)
7-Day Notice to Quit (
Non-Payment of Rent
)
– Grants a tenant seven (7) days to either pay the total amount owed to the landlord in rent or leave the property.
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7-Day Notice to Quit (
Non-Compliance
)
– Gives seven (7) days for the tenant to either fix a non-conforming aspect of the lease or to immediately vacate the premises.
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30-Day Notice to Quit (
Month-to-Month Tenancy
)
– Given to a tenant-at-will to inform them of the landlord’s intentions of ending their rental arrangement. Must give the tenant at least thirty (30) days’ notice.
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Eviction Laws
- Rent Grace Period: None. § 35-9A-161
- Non-Payment of Rent: 7 days. § 35-9A-421(b)
- Non-Compliance: 7 days. § 35-9A-421(a)
- Termination (Month-to-Month Lease): 30 days. § 35-9A-441(b)
- Eviction Lawsuit: Unlawful Detainer. § 6-6-310 to § 6-6-353
Court Forms
Answer (Form PS-01 ) – Used by the tenant to give a response to the Judicial Court of an eviction filing. Must be sent within seven (7) days of being served that there is a case filed against them.
Complaint / bbin电竞官网官方永久ment of Claim (Form C-59) – Form that the landlord files with the Judicial Court in order to start the eviction process. This form, along with a copy of the notice to quit, will be necessary to start the proceedings.
How to Evict (Process)
An eviction (unlawful detainer) in Alabama should be filed in accordance with the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and may be filed by attorneys or individuals that choose to represent themselves.
Step 1 – Download one of the following forms:
- 7-Day Notice to Quit – For Non-Payment of Rent
- 7-Day Notice to Quit – Nonconformity
- 30-Day Notice to Quit – Month-to-Month
Step 2 – Fill in the document and send it to the tenant. This is recommended to be sent via Certified Mail so that the landlord receives confirmation that the letter was seen by the tenant.
Step 3 – After the notice period, the tenant will have either paid/conformed to the demands, left the property, or is still there. If the tenant is still on the property the landlord will need to file a Complaint / bbin电竞官网官方永久ment of Claim (Form C-59) with the Judicial Court Circuit – See Locations .
- The filing fee is $ 256 along with $ 10 for each additional defendant
Step 4 – After it has been filed the landlord will need to serve the tenant the information about the case filed against them. This may be completed by using the Sheriff’s Office to send a Certified Letter. After the letter has been received by the tenant they may have 7 days to file an Answer (Form PS-01) .
Step 5 – At this time the court will give a hearing date and both parties will be expected to appear. A judgment is usually given and if the judge rules in the favor of the landlord the tenant will have 7 days to appeal the order.
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