How can a lease be terminated in the State of Alabama?

A 30-day lease (month to month) can usually be terminated by either party giving 30 days written notice. However, the Alabama Code states that a 10-day notice can be given by the landlord to terminate a lease.

On what grounds can a landlord evict a tenant?

If a tenant does not pay the rent on time, the landlord can declare the lease at an end and demand that the tenant move within 10 days. The landlord can then file an eviction action in court. A landlord can also evict a tenant for violating a provision of the lease other than nonpayment of rent.

A landlord cannot lock a tenant out or remove the tenant's belongings. The landlord must go through the eviction process. There are two types of evictions in Alabama - Sanderson Act evictions and Unlawful Detainer evictions. Sanderson Act evictions are favored by landlords because they move faster.



The foregoing summary is provided for information purposes only and is not to be considered legal or business advice. The information may not be complete, accurate or applicable for any particular situation and should not be relied upon.

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