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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: Español 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: Español 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
Landlord and Tenant
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.
(You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to open this page. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Get Acrobat Reader icon to download.)
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.
(You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to open this page. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Get Acrobat Reader icon to download.)
By: Legal Services Alabama
Renter's Tips
(Separate Website)
Looking for an apartment or house to rent? Read these tips on your rights and responsibilities, budgeting, where to get housing assistance and counseling, and more. Read this in: Español By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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.
(You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to open this page. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Get Acrobat Reader icon to download.)
By: Alabama State Bar
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
Public Housing
Know Your Rights
What is Public Housing?
(Separate Website)
Website includes: Public Housing Fact Sheet, a list of Public Housing Programs, a Renter's Kit, and other information. Read this in: Español By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Getting into Public Housing
This article tells you how you can try to get into public housing. It also gives your rights if you are denied public housing. It tells you about your rent if you get public housing.
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
HUD's Public Housing Program
(Separate Website)
Who is eligible for Public Housing? How do I apply? When will I be notified? Wil I have to sign a lease? How do they decide what rent I pay? This document answers these questions and more. Read this in: Español By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Renter's Tips
(Separate Website)
Looking for an apartment or house to rent? Read these tips on your rights and responsibilities, budgeting, where to get housing assistance and counseling, and more. Read this in: Español By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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