Ala. Code §§ 35-9-1 to 35-9-100 § 35-9-33
Assignment of Claim for Rent and Advances.
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The claim of the landlord for rent and advances, or for either, may be by him assigned; and the assignee shall be invested with all the landlord’s rights, and entitled to all his remedies for their enforcement.
Under Alabama Code § 35-9-33, a landlord's legal claim for unpaid rent or advances made to a tenant is transferable to another party through assignment. Once that transfer occurs, the assignee steps into the landlord's shoes and acquires the same legal rights and remedies that the original landlord held. This means the assignee can pursue collection or enforcement actions to the same extent the landlord could have.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Alabama Code § 35-9-33 permits landlords to assign their claims for rent or advances to a third party, such as a debt purchaser or business partner, without losing the enforceability of those claims. A compliant operator typically documents any such assignment in writing to clearly establish the transfer of rights and ensure the assignee can demonstrate standing to enforce the claim. Landlords generally maintain records of the original lease, any advances made, and amounts owed so that an assignee has the documentation needed to exercise the transferred remedies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Alabama Code § 35-9-33, a tenant may find that the party seeking to collect unpaid rent or advances is not the original landlord but rather an assignee who has been transferred those rights. Tenants generally have the same defenses against an assignee that they would have had against the original landlord, since the assignee takes the claim as it existed at the time of assignment. Tenants who receive collection notices from an unfamiliar party may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand what documentation an assignee must provide to establish their authority to collect.
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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