This notice is commonly used by Alabama landlords when a tenant is alleged to have violated a material obligation of the lease agreement or tenancy, other than nonpayment of rent.
This type of notice generally identifies the nature of the alleged lease violation and provides a seven-day period in which the tenant may correct the issue or surrender possession of the rental property, as referenced under Alabama law. If the tenant does not respond within the notice period, the landlord may have the option to pursue eviction through the court system in accordance with applicable statutes.
If the tenant remedies the alleged violation within the time stated in the notice, Alabama law generally does not allow an eviction to proceed based solely on that violation.
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• Rent Grace Period: None required by statute. § 35-9A-161
• Non-Payment of Rent: 7 days. § 35-9A-421(b)
• Non-Compliance: 7 days. § 35-9A-421(a)
• Termination (Month-to-Month Lease): 30 days. § 35-9A-441(b)
• Eviction Lawsuit: Unlawful Detainer actions may be filed in court. § 6-6-310 to § 6-6-353
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