Ala. Code §§ 6-5-155 to 6-5-156.5 § 6-5-155.2
Who May File Action to Abate, Enjoin, and Prevent Drug-Related Nuisance; Commencement of Action.
Operative Text
Wherever there is reason to believe that a drug-related nuisance exists, the Attorney General, district attorney, the attorney for the county or municipality, a person residing in the county in which the property is located including a tenant of the property, or any community-based organization, may file an action in the circuit courts of this state to abate, enjoin, and prevent the drug-related nuisance. The actions shall be commenced by the filing of a complaint in circuit court of the county in which the nuisance is situated alleging the facts constituting the drug-related nuisance.
Under Alabama Code § 6-5-155.2, when a property is believed to be the site of a drug-related nuisance, a broad range of parties — including state and local government attorneys, county residents, tenants of the affected property, and community-based organizations — are authorized to bring a civil action in circuit court to stop and eliminate that nuisance. The action is initiated by filing a complaint in the circuit court of the county where the nuisance is located, setting out the facts that support the drug-related nuisance claim. This provision is notable for extending standing beyond government actors to private individuals and community groups.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Alabama Code § 6-5-155.2 means that property owners and managers are not the only parties who can trigger legal action over drug-related activity on a property — tenants, neighbors, local residents, and community organizations all have standing to file in circuit court. Operators who proactively address drug-related activity on their properties through lease enforcement, cooperation with law enforcement, and documented remediation efforts are generally better positioned to demonstrate that a nuisance is being addressed. Understanding the breadth of who can bring an action under this provision underscores the importance of maintaining clear policies and responsive management practices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Alabama Code § 6-5-155.2, tenants of a property where drug-related nuisance activity is occurring are explicitly listed among those who may file a circuit court action to abate and enjoin that nuisance — meaning tenants are not required to wait for a government agency to act. A tenant who believes a drug-related nuisance exists at their property may consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what facts would need to be alleged in a complaint filed in the circuit court of the relevant county. This provision represents one potential enforcement path among several that may be available depending on the circumstances.
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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