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Alabama landlord-tenant law FAQs Non-payment of rent: If a tenant fails to pay rent, the landlord must provide a seven-day notice to pay rent or vacate the property. Lease violations: If a tenant violates the terms of the rental agreement, the landlord must give a 14-day notice to comply or vacate.

Alabama notice of entry laws Only in cases of an emergency can landlords enter the property without notice. It's important to note that landlords cannot excessively intrude upon a tenant's privacy or engage in disruptive behavior that interferes with the tenant's quiet enjoyment.

Give the landlord 14 days to respond to the request, unless it is an emergency. If, after written request the landlord fails to make necessary repairs, you may terminate the lease and move without penalty.

A landlord can't force you to move out before the lease ends, unless you fail to pay the rent or violate another significant term, such as repeatedly throwing large and noisy parties. In these cases, landlords in Alabama must follow specific procedures to end the tenancy.

An Alabama month-to-month lease agreement is a rental contract with no end date and allows either the landlord or tenant to cancel with 30 days' notice. The agreement follows all State laws the same as a standard lease, although it has the option to be terminated with short notice.

Verbal threats, threats of physical violence, or actual physical contact are all examples of landlord harassment. Also, keep in mind that verbal threats can occur via face-to-face interaction, over the phone, or in writing.