Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603 § 35-9A-601
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Operative Text
Except for subsection (b) of Section 35-9A-163 which shall become effective January 1, 2008, this chapter shall become effective on January 1, 2007. It applies to rental agreements entered into or extended or renewed on and after that date.
Section 35-9A-601 of the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act establishes when the law took effect. The chapter as a whole became operative on January 1, 2007, with one subsection—35-9A-163(b)—delayed until January 1, 2008. The law applies to rental agreements that were entered into, extended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2007, meaning agreements predating that point were not automatically brought under its provisions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 35-9A-601, property owners and managers should be aware that the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act governs any lease that was signed, renewed, or extended on or after January 1, 2007. Compliant operators generally review the effective date of each rental agreement to determine whether the chapter's requirements apply to that tenancy. Agreements predating January 1, 2007 that were never renewed or extended may fall outside the chapter's scope, though the specific provisions of § 35-9A-163(b) did not take effect until January 1, 2008.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 35-9A-601 means that the protections and obligations established by Alabama's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act generally apply to any rental agreement entered into, renewed, or extended on or after January 1, 2007. Tenants whose leases began or were renewed after that date can look to this chapter as a source of rights in disputes with their landlord. Those seeking to understand whether a particular provision applies to their tenancy may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Alabama housing law.
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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