Ala. Code §§ 24-1-6, 24-1-10, 24-1-109 § 24-1-10
Establishing Eligibility for Public Housing, Rent Subsidies, Etc., by Fraudulent Means; Misdemeanor; Penalty; Notice Requirement.
Operative Text
(a) “Public housing” as used in this section shall mean housing which is constructed, operated, or maintained by the state, a county, a municipal corporation, a housing authority or by any other political subdivision or public corporation of the state or its subdivisions. (b) Any person who obtains or attempts to obtain, or who establishes or attempts to establish, eligibility for and any person who knowingly or intentionally aids or abets such person in obtaining or attempting to obtain, or in establishing or attempting to establish eligibility for, any public housing, or a reduction in public housing rental charges, or any rent subsidy, to which such person would not otherwise be entitled, by means of a false statement, failure to disclose information, impersonation or other fraudulent scheme or device shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $300.00 nor more than $500.00 or be punished at hard labor for the county not to exceed 60 days, or may be both fined and imprisoned, at the discretion of the court. (c) Notice of this section shall be printed on the application form for public housing and shall be displayed in the office where such application is made.
Alabama Code §§ 24-1-6, 24-1-10, and 24-1-109 makes it a misdemeanor to use false statements, concealment of information, impersonation, or any other fraudulent method to obtain or attempt to obtain public housing, reduced rent, or a rent subsidy that a person would not otherwise qualify for. The prohibition extends to anyone who knowingly helps another person commit such fraud. A conviction can result in a fine between $300 and $500, up to 60 days of hard labor, or both, at the court's discretion.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Housing authorities and operators of publicly assisted housing covered under §§ 24-1-6, 24-1-10, and 24-1-109 are generally expected to print the statutory fraud notice directly on application forms and display it visibly in the office where applications are accepted. Compliant operators maintain clear intake procedures that allow applicants to understand the consequences of submitting false or incomplete information. Keeping documentation of these notice practices supports a demonstrable record of compliance with the provision's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under §§ 24-1-6, 24-1-10, and 24-1-109, applicants for public housing or rent subsidies have the right to know about fraud prohibitions before they apply — the law requires that notice be printed on the application form and posted in the application office. Tenants who believe they were denied housing or a subsidy based on an allegation of fraud, or who have questions about what information must be disclosed, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Alabama housing law. Understanding what the provision covers — including the range of conduct it defines as fraudulent — can help applicants ensure their submissions are accurate and complete.
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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