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Eviction
General Information
A Decent Place to Live: Tenant Rights in Alabama Alabama's new Landlord Tenant Law spells out what makes a rental dwelling livable and lists the basic rights and duties of both tenants and landlords. This pamphlet outlines the major points covered by the law.
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By: Legal Services Alabama
The Alabama Tenants' Handbook A new Alabama Landlord Tenant Law became effective January 1, 2007. This handbook will help renters understand and exercise their rights and responsibilities under the new law. This booklet was produced by LSA, Alabama Appleseed and Alabama Arise Citizens' Policy Project.
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By: Legal Services Alabama
Losing Public Housing
This article tells you what could cause you to lose your right to stay in public housing. It also tells you what you can do if the Housing Authority tries to evict you.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Do It Yourself Instructions & Forms
Answer to Landlord's Claim - Residental Eviction/Unlawful Detainer PS-01
If your landlord is trying to evict you and you disagree with the eviction, read this form and follow the steps on it to try to stop the eviction.
Remember, the deadline is 7 days after the date you got the Statement of Claim.
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By: Alabama State Bar
Related Information
The Section 8 Voucher Program
This article tells you how you can try to get a Section 8 voucher. It tells you about the rent you will have to pay. It also tells you how you can lose Section 8, and what you can do if your landlord tries to evict you.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Save Those Papers!
In order to protect your rights, you may need to use papers others have given you. This fact sheet tells you what papers you should save.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Fair Housing
Know Your Rights
Your Rights to Fair Housing
Fair housing laws guarantee that you may choose a place to live without fear of discrimination. This document explains how to tell if your right to fair housing has been violated - and what to do about it.
By: Central Alabama Fair Housing Center
Fair Housing - It's Your Right
(Separate Website)
Information on your housing rights under the Fair Housing Act. Read this in: Espaņol By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
How to File a Complaint if Your Housing Rights Have Been Violated
(Separate Website)
This website lists several ways to file a complaint through HUD. Read this in: Espaņol By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
The Fair Housing Act
(Separate Website)
Text of the Fair Housing Act.
By: U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
Foreclosure
General Information
Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
Are you having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Have you received a notice from your lender asking you to contact them? Here are 10 tips from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. Read this in: Espaņol By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Worried About Foreclosure? What You Should Know
(Separate Website)
What exactly is a foreclosure? Can I prevent having a foreclosure started against me? What are my options prior to foreclosure? This brochure answers these questions and more.
By: Alabama State Bar
Steps to Take When You Can't Pay Your Mortgage
(Separate Website)
Covers important steps to take including: Contact Your Lender, Talk to a Housing Counselor, Explore Loan Workouts, and more. Read this in: Espaņol By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008: Questions & Answers
(Separate Website)
A new law has been passed so that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), can help about 400,000 borrowers in danger of losing their homes refinance into more affordable government-insured mortgages. This website answers questions about this new law.
Read this in: Espaņol By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Q & A: Home Foreclosure and Debt Cancellation
(Separate Website)
What is cancellation of debt? Is cancellation of debt income always taxable? Are there tax issues if I lost my home by foreclosure? Answers to these questions and more in this web site.
By: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Relief Options for FHA Loans
(Separate Website)
If you are a homeowner falling behind on a FHA Loan and your home is in a federal disaster area OR you or your spouse is active military, this document has important advice for you.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Worried About Foreclosure?
(Separate Website)
If you feel like you may be in danger of facing foreclosure, the time to call 888-995-HOPE is now. Homeowner's HOPE, a counseling service provided by the Homeownership Preservation Foundation, can work with you to find a solution.
By: HomeOwnership Preservation Foundation
Foreclosure Legal Resources
(Separate Website)
This website has many helpful resources if you are getting behind in your mortage payments and possibly facing foreclosure.
By: Alabama State Bar
HOPE for Homeowners
(Separate Website)
The HOPE for Homeowners program will refinance mortgages for borrowers who are having difficulty making their payments, but can afford a new loan insured by HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The program begins October 1, 2008 and ends September 30, 2011. Read this in: Espaņol By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Related Information
Save Those Papers!
In order to protect your rights, you may need to use papers others have given you. This fact sheet tells you what papers you should save.
By: Legal Services Alabama
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