Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603 § 35-9A-101
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.”
Alabama Code §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603 establishes the official name of Alabama's primary residential landlord-tenant statute: the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. This short-title provision gives the law a standardized reference name that courts, legislators, and the public can use when citing or discussing it. The provision itself does not create rights or obligations but serves as the formal identifier for the entire chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Alabama should be aware that the legal framework governing their rental activities is formally titled the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, as established under §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with this chapter as a whole, since its provisions collectively define the rules for residential tenancies in the state. Knowing the Act's official name helps operators correctly reference the law when drafting leases, responding to disputes, or consulting legal resources.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Alabama have their core residential rental rights and responsibilities governed by the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, cited as Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603. Knowing this official name makes it easier to locate the full text of the law, reference it in communications with a landlord, or discuss it with a tenant-rights organization. The remaining sections of this Act define specific tenant protections, remedies, and procedures that may be relevant to a given rental situation.
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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