Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603 § 35-9A-107
Notice Requirement.
Operative Text
A cause of action or civil complaint initiated pursuant to this chapter is not subject to the notice requirement of subsection (j) of Section 34-27-31.
Alabama Code § 35-9A-107 establishes that legal actions brought under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603) are exempt from a specific pre-suit notice requirement that would otherwise apply under Section 34-27-31(j), which governs real estate licensees. In other words, parties pursuing claims under this chapter do not need to satisfy that particular notice condition before filing. This carve-out clarifies the procedural path for residential landlord-tenant disputes covered by the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Alabama's residential landlord-tenant framework should be aware that § 35-9A-107 removes one procedural hurdle — the notice requirement of Ala. Code § 34-27-31(j) — from claims filed under this chapter. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with which procedural rules do and do not apply to residential tenancy disputes so they are not caught off guard when a complaint is filed. Consulting with a licensed Alabama attorney familiar with landlord-tenant law can help clarify how this exemption interacts with other notice or filing requirements that may still apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 35-9A-107, tenants pursuing claims under Alabama's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603) are not required to satisfy the pre-suit notice condition found in § 34-27-31(j) before initiating a civil action. This means one fewer procedural barrier stands between a tenant and filing a complaint under the chapter. Tenants who believe they have a claim may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the full set of procedural steps that do apply to their situation.
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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