Ala. Code §§ 35-9-1 to 35-9-100 § 35-9-9
Remedies Extended to Lessor’s Grantees, Etc.
Operative Text
The grantees of any demised lands, tenements, rents or other hereditaments, or of the reversion thereof, the assignees of the lessor of any demise, and the heirs and personal representatives of the lessor, grantee or assignee, shall have the same remedies by entry, action or otherwise, for the nonperformance of any agreement in the lease, or for the recovery of any rent, or for the doing of any waste or other cause of forfeiture, as their grantor or lessor might have had if such reversion had remained in such lessor or grantor.
Alabama Code § 35-9-9 establishes that when a landlord transfers ownership of a rental property—whether by sale, inheritance, or assignment—the new owner or their legal representatives inherit the same legal remedies that the original landlord possessed. This means that rights to pursue unpaid rent, enforce lease terms, or seek remedies for waste or forfeiture do not disappear simply because the property changed hands. The provision ensures continuity of landlord-side legal standing across ownership transitions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ala. Code § 35-9-9, property owners who acquire a rental property through purchase, inheritance, or assignment step into the original lessor's legal shoes with respect to existing leases. Compliant operators typically document the transfer of ownership clearly and notify tenants of the new ownership so that rent collection and lease enforcement can continue without interruption. Grantees and assignees generally maintain records of the original lease agreements, since those documents form the basis of any remedies they may later need to pursue.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ala. Code § 35-9-9 means that if your rental property is sold, inherited, or assigned to a new owner, that new owner retains the same legal rights against tenants that the original landlord had—including the right to pursue unpaid rent or lease violations. Tenants should be aware that a change in ownership does not reset or eliminate existing lease obligations on either side. If questions arise about how a property transfer affects your tenancy, tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help explain the general implications of this 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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