Ala. Code §§ 8-1-60 to 8-1-63 § 8-1-63
When Lessor May Reclaim Before End of Term.
Operative Text
The lessor of a thing may terminate the hiring and reclaim the thing before the end of the term agreed upon: (1) When the lessee uses or permits a use of the thing hired in a manner contrary to the agreement of the parties; or (2) When the lessee does not, within a reasonable time, after request, make such repair as he is bound to make.
Alabama Code §§ 8-1-60 to 8-1-63 identifies two circumstances under which a lessor (landlord) is permitted to end a lease and reclaim the property before the agreed-upon term expires. The first circumstance arises when the tenant uses the property in a way that contradicts what the parties agreed to. The second arises when the tenant fails to complete repairs they are obligated to make within a reasonable time after being asked to do so.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ala. Code §§ 8-1-60 to 8-1-63, operators who believe a tenant is using the property contrary to the lease agreement, or who have requested tenant-obligated repairs that remain unaddressed after a reasonable period, may have grounds to terminate the tenancy early and reclaim the premises. Compliant operators typically document the agreed-upon use terms in the lease, make repair requests in writing, and keep records of the timeline between requests and responses. Consulting with a licensed Alabama attorney familiar with landlord-tenant law is a common step before acting on either ground.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ala. Code §§ 8-1-60 to 8-1-63 limits the circumstances under which a landlord may lawfully terminate a lease early — specifically to situations involving prohibited use of the property or a tenant's failure to make repairs they are contractually required to make. Tenants who believe an early termination is being pursued outside these narrow grounds may have the ability to raise that as a defense in any resulting legal proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services in Alabama can help renters understand whether a claimed termination falls within the scope of this provision.
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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