A legal eviction in Alabama can only be made for a number of acceptable reasons. This means that landlords must provide a valid basis along with the correct amount of days’ notice to quit in order to comply with the legal eviction process within the state.
There are many specific causes that can prompt eviction action. Not using the correct Alabama legal document, in this case, can lead to delays or even court dismissal of the eviction, so it is important to choose the right type.
7-Day Notice to Pay Rent
If a tenant doesn’t comply with the rental payment schedule, the landlord may present them with a 7-Day Notice to Quit. This obliges them to pay rent or quit within 1 week.
If the tenant complies and pays the rent then the notice will be nullified. If they refuse to pay or vacate the property, the landlord will be able to pursue the matter further through the courts.
7-Day Notice to Remedy
In the case of a lease violation, the landlord may issue a 7-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Compliance. This will often give the tenant 7 days to correct the breach before they will be obliged to leave the property.
7-Day Unconditional Quit Notice
It is also possible for landlords to issue tenants with 7-Day unconditional quit notice forms for more serious offenses. These don’t give the tenant any chance to correct their breach of the lease and require them to leave the property within 1 week.
30-Day Eviction Notice
Landlords with tenants on flexible monthly rental agreements may end the tenancy without cause, as long as they provide a 30-Day Eviction letter. If this is used, the tenant must leave the property within 30 days of this notice being delivered.
Be aware, however, if the landlord continues to accept rental payments during this period, the notice will be considered null and void. This does not include any payments of owed back rent.