Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-10 § 535-X-10-.08
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A person who violates any of the provisions of this rule shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $1000.00 or by imprisonment for 30 days or both. A separate violation shall be deemed to have occurred with respect to each home involved. Emergency rules 535-X-10-.01-.01 "Purpose," 535-X-10-.02-.02 "Standards Requirements," 535-X-10-.03-.03 "Certification Requirements," 535-X-10-.04-.04 "Inspection," 535-X-10-.05-.05 "Penalties" filed February 27, 1987. Emergency amendment of above listed emergency rules filed March 6, 1987. Emergency amendment of above listed emergency rules filed April 7, 1987.
Under Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-10 § 535-X-10-.08, any person who violates the provisions of this rule may face criminal misdemeanor liability. The penalty can include a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment of up to 30 days, or both. Importantly, each individual home involved in a violation is treated as a separate, distinct offense, meaning penalties can multiply across multiple properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-10 § 535-X-10-.08 establishes that operators who fail to comply with the underlying rule's requirements risk misdemeanor charges carrying fines up to $1,000 and potential jail time per incident. Because each home involved constitutes its own separate violation, property managers overseeing multiple units generally ensure that every individual property meets the rule's standards independently. Compliant operators typically maintain thorough documentation of certification, inspection, and standards compliance for each home in their portfolio.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-10 § 535-X-10-.08 signals that the state treats violations of this rule seriously enough to impose criminal misdemeanor penalties on those responsible. Tenants who believe a landlord or housing provider is operating in violation of this rule may consider reporting concerns to the appropriate Alabama state authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Alabama housing regulations. Because each home is counted as a separate violation under this provision, non-compliance affecting multiple residents may carry compounded consequences for the responsible party.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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