Ala. Code §§ 24-8-1 to 24-8-15 § 24-8-1

Short Title.

In Force
Verified 10/16/2026 · Next check 10/23/2026
effective 10/16/2026AlabamaFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Ala. Code §§ 24-8-1 to 24-8-15 § 24-8-1
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Alabama Fair Housing Law.”
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Plain English

Alabama Code §§ 24-8-1 to 24-8-15 establishes the official name of Alabama's state-level fair housing statute: the 'Alabama Fair Housing Law.' This naming provision gives the chapter a short title that can be used in legal citations, court filings, and public references. The provision itself does not create rights or obligations but serves as the formal identifier for the entire chapter that follows.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Alabama should be aware that the state's fair housing protections are codified under the 'Alabama Fair Housing Law,' found at Ala. Code §§ 24-8-1 to 24-8-15. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full chapter that this short title introduces, as the substantive rules governing housing discrimination appear in the sections that follow. Knowing the chapter's official name helps operators locate applicable regulations and understand the legal framework under which complaints may be filed.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

The 'Alabama Fair Housing Law,' cited as Ala. Code §§ 24-8-1 to 24-8-15, is the official name of Alabama's state fair housing statute. Tenants who believe their housing rights have been affected can reference this chapter title when researching protections, filing complaints, or consulting a tenant-rights organization. The full scope of rights and enforcement mechanisms is detailed in the substantive sections that follow this short-title provision.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Ala. Code § 24-8-14
Ala. Code § 24-8-14
Ala. Code § 24-8-4

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