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Alabama Landlord/Tenant FAQs

  • THE LEASE AGREEMENT 1 Star Rating
    For the lease agreement to be binding the landlord must sign and his signature must be witnessed. The tenant does not need to sign for the lease to be binding, … more
  • TYPES OF TENANCIES
    Tenancy at will: When there is no specified time for the lease it is considered to be an at will tenancy which means that the lease can be terminated by ten days … more
  • TENANT OBLIGATIONS
    Tenants must use property only for purposes specified in the lease (i.e., if tenant wants to conduct business on residential property, the landlord must agree to it). … more
  • LANDLORD OBLIGATIONS
    Leased property is not warrantied to be safe or suitable for occupation, so long as there is no fraud, false representations, or knowing concealment of defects. … more
  • CHANGES/ MODIFICATIONS OF THE LEASE
    Changes to the lease that are agreed upon by both parties do not have to be in writing, though proof of an oral agreement is difficult to make. When a lessor buys land … more
  • BREACH OF THE LEASE
    LANDLORD BREACH­TENANT`S REMEDIES Tenants have the right to sue when landlord causes injuries to them by making negligent repairs. In addition, if a landlord … more
  • EVICTION/ HOLDOVER PROCEEDINGS
    On the expiration of a lease the tenant has a duty to peacefully surrender leased premises. If he neglects or refuses to do so landlord may at his option treat him as … more
  • LEASE TERMS & SECURITY DEPOSIT
    Items to look for in lease from tenant`s perspective Military Clause ­ upon PCS or ETS, lease becomes void upon 30 days notice to landlord Landlord`s obligation to … more

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