Are you relocating for a job? Maybe looking to upsize or downsize? Or perhaps, you’ve bought a home and don’t want to continue renting? The reasons to break a lease early can be many and varied. But the problem is – there is a lease! A lease is a legally binding agreement that obligates you […]
As a tenant, you have certain obligations you need to abide by as per the lease agreement or the Alabama landlord-tenant act. The following are examples of common responsibilities tenants have in the state of Alabama. You may, however, find yourself to have inadvertently or advertently gone against such rules and your landlord may choose
No! As a tenant, you have a right to enjoy your rented premises in peace and quiet. And among other things, that means being notified by your landlord prior to entry. As per Alabama law (Ala. Code § 35-9A-303 (2022)), your landlord must serve you a 2 days’ advance notice prior to entry. They must
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A lease is a contractually binding legal document. Basically, it helps spell out the rights and responsibilities each party has. A lease can either be made orally, through a written text, or simply after payment of rent, depending on a specific state. In the state of Alabama, a lease between a landlord and tenant is
In short, no! As a tenant in Alabama, withholding rent isn’t one of the legal options you have when a landlord fails to make repairs. That said, there are other legal options that you can exercise. Read on to learn more! As a tenant in Alabama, you have a right to live in a property
According to the Alabama Code Title 35 Chapter 9A, a tenant obtains certain rights after making a rent payment. And these rights exist regardless of what the lease or rental agreement may say. As a renter in Alabama, knowing your rights will help you stand up for yourself when it becomes necessary. Renters’ rights are
Is your landlord making your life unbearable as a tenant and are looking for a legal solution to scr*w them over? If so, you’re at the right place. Read on to find out what legal action you can take against them! Life can become unbearable when you have a difficult landlord. And to make things
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Landlords can be choosy when it comes to selecting tenants. That’s why a screening process is almost always necessary for prospective tenants. And while a landlord can refuse to rent to someone, the screening process must be free from any form of discrimination. What instances can make a landlord refuse to rent to someone?
Sure, as a tenant, you have a smorgasbord of rights under your state’s landlord-tenant laws. You have a right to: Live in a habitable rental property that meets your state’s safety and health codes. Have repairs done within a reasonable period of time after requesting them from your landlord. Treated with respect and fairness in
First and foremost, congratulations on moving to your first apartment. The search was likely tiresome but what matters is that it wasn’t futile. Now that you have your house, you can live the life of freedom you probably craved. A dream come true, right? However, renting life isn’t as easy as many first-time renters think.
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