Ala. Code §§ 35-12A-1 to 35-12A-15 § 35-12A-7
Intent by Tenant to Remove Dwelling from Premises.
Operative Text
If a tenant, responds by written notice to the manufactured dwelling community owner on or before the specified date in the manufactured dwelling community owner’s notice that the tenant intends to remove the manufactured dwelling from the premises, the manufactured dwelling community owner must make the manufactured dwelling available for removal by appointment at reasonable times during the next 45 days, provided that the tenant has paid all applicable charges and costs as provided herein. If the manufactured dwelling is not removed, the manufactured community dwelling owner may proceed with the sale of the manufactured dwelling pursuant to Section 35-12A-8.
Under Alabama Code § 35-12A-7, when a tenant gives written notice by the deadline stated in the community owner's notice that they plan to remove their manufactured dwelling from the lot, the community owner is required to make the dwelling accessible for removal by appointment at reasonable times over the following 45 days, as long as the tenant has paid all applicable charges. If the tenant does not actually remove the dwelling within that 45-day window, the community owner is then permitted to proceed with selling the dwelling under the process outlined in § 35-12A-8. This provision establishes a structured timeline that governs both the tenant's removal opportunity and the owner's subsequent options.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 35-12A-7, a compliant manufactured dwelling community operator who receives a timely written removal notice from a tenant generally ensures the dwelling is accessible by appointment at reasonable times throughout the 45-day removal period, provided all applicable charges and costs have been paid. Operators typically document appointment scheduling and payment status carefully to establish a clear record of compliance with the availability requirement. If the dwelling remains on the premises after the 45-day period expires, the operator may then initiate the sale process described in § 35-12A-8.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 35-12A-7 gives tenants who respond in writing by the deadline in the community owner's notice a protected 45-day window during which the owner must make the manufactured dwelling available for removal by appointment, so long as all applicable charges and costs have been paid. Tenants who believe an owner is not honoring this availability requirement may consider documenting their removal attempts and communications, and can explore options such as contacting a tenant-rights organization or consulting with an attorney familiar with Alabama manufactured housing law. If the dwelling is not removed within the 45-day period, the owner gains the right to pursue a sale under § 35-12A-8, so understanding the timeline is important.
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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