Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603 § 35-9A-202
Disclosure.
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(a) A landlord or any person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on the landlord’s behalf shall disclose to the tenant in writing at or before the commencement of the tenancy the name and business address of: (1) the person authorized to manage the premises; and (2) an owner of the premises or a person authorized to act for and on behalf of the owner for the purpose of service of process and receiving and receipting for notices and demands. (b) The information required to be furnished by this section shall be kept current and this section extends to and is enforceable against any successor landlord, owner, or manager. (c) A person who fails to comply with subsection (a) becomes an agent of each person who is a landlord for: (1) service of process and receiving and receipting for notices and demands; and (2) performing the obligations of the landlord under this chapter and under the rental agreement and expending or making available for the purpose all rent collected from the premises.
Alabama Code § 35-9A-202 requires that before or at the start of a tenancy, a landlord or their authorized representative must provide the tenant with a written disclosure identifying the property manager and an owner or designated agent who can receive legal notices and service of process. This information must be kept up to date and applies to any new owner or manager who takes over the property. If the required disclosure is not made, the person who failed to provide it automatically becomes a legal agent of the landlord for purposes of receiving notices, legal process, and carrying out landlord obligations under the rental agreement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 35-9A-202, compliant property owners and managers provide tenants with a written disclosure at or before lease signing that names the property manager and an owner or authorized agent, along with their business addresses. Operators who acquire or take over management of a property ensure this disclosure is updated and re-issued as needed, since the obligation extends to successor landlords and managers. Keeping this information current helps ensure that legal notices and service of process reach the right parties and that rent collected is properly applied to landlord obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 35-9A-202 of the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act gives tenants the right to receive written disclosure of who manages their rental property and who is authorized to accept legal notices on the owner's behalf before or at the start of the tenancy. If a landlord or their representative fails to provide this disclosure, that person is treated by law as the landlord's agent for receiving notices and fulfilling landlord duties, which can be relevant when a tenant needs to deliver formal communications or pursue a legal remedy. Tenants who have not received the required written disclosure may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what options are available to them.
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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