Ala. Code §§ 35-9-1 to 35-9-100 § 35-9-10
Remedies Extended to Lessee’s Grantees.
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The lessees of any lands, their assigns, or personal representatives, shall have the same remedy, by action or otherwise, against the lessor, his grantees, his assignees, or his or their representatives, for the breach of any agreement in such lease, as such lessee might have had against his immediate lessor; but this section shall have no application to the covenants against incumbrances, or relating to the title or possession of the premises demised.
Under Alabama Code §§ 35-9-1 to 35-9-100, this provision extends the legal remedies available for lease-agreement breaches beyond the original parties to the lease. A tenant's successors—such as those who receive an assignment of the lease or who inherit rights through an estate—retain the same legal recourse against the landlord's successors (such as a new property owner) that the original tenant would have had against the original landlord. Notably, this extension does not apply to covenants concerning title, possession, or encumbrances on the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ala. Code §§ 35-9-1 to 35-9-100, landlords and those who acquire landlord interests—such as buyers of rental property—should be aware that lease obligations do not simply disappear when ownership changes hands. A compliant operator generally reviews all existing lease agreements before acquiring a property, understands which covenants run with the land, and ensures that any agreements made by a prior landlord are honored, since tenants and their successors retain enforceable remedies against new owners for most lease-agreement breaches. The exception for title, possession, and encumbrance covenants means those specific obligations are treated differently and do not carry the same extended remedy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ala. Code §§ 35-9-1 to 35-9-100 provides that tenants and their successors—including assignees and personal representatives of an estate—generally retain the right to pursue remedies for lease-agreement breaches even if the property has changed ownership. If a new landlord or property owner fails to honor obligations set out in an existing lease, tenants and their successors may have the same legal recourse that would have been available against the original landlord, with the exception of claims related to title, possession, or encumbrances. Tenants who believe their lease rights have been violated may wish to document the breach, review the specific lease terms, and consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand available enforcement paths.
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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