Ala. Code §§ 35-9-1 to 35-9-100 § 35-9-4

Duration of Tenancy When Time for Termination Not Specified - Hiring of Lodgings for Indefinite Term.

Repealed
Verified 10/16/2026 · Next check 10/23/2026
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Operative Text

Ala. Code §§ 35-9-1 to 35-9-100 § 35-9-4
Repealed by Act 2006-316, p. 668, §3, effective January 1, 2007.
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Plain English

Section 35-9-4 of the Alabama Code, which previously addressed the duration of tenancy and hiring of lodgings for an indefinite term when no termination date was specified, was formally repealed by Act 2006-316 effective January 1, 2007. As a result, this provision no longer carries any legal force or effect in Alabama. Any rules that may have been established under § 35-9-4 are no longer operative law.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers in Alabama should be aware that § 35-9-4 was repealed effective January 1, 2007, and no longer governs the duration or termination of tenancies with unspecified terms. Compliant operators generally look to other applicable Alabama statutes and the terms of their written lease agreements to determine notice and termination requirements. Consulting current Alabama landlord-tenant law is the appropriate starting point when addressing indefinite-term tenancy situations.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Tenants in Alabama should know that § 35-9-4, which once addressed lodging arrangements without a specified end date, was repealed by Act 2006-316 and has not been in effect since January 1, 2007. Rights and obligations related to tenancy duration and termination notice are now governed by other provisions of Alabama law and the specific terms of any rental agreement in place. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources can help identify which current statutes apply to a given rental arrangement.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Ala. Code § 35-9-30
Ala. Code § 35-9-60
Ala. Code § 35-9-61
Ala. Code § 35-9-34
Ala. Code § 35-9-34
Ala. Code § 35-9-61

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