Ala. Code §§ 6-5-155 to 6-5-156.5 § 6-5-155.5
Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Consolidation of Trial with Hearing on Motion; Other Equitable Relief.
Operative Text
(a) Upon a filing of a motion for a preliminary injunction to abate the drug-related nuisance, the plaintiff shall be entitled to a hearing on the motion within 10 business days of the filing. If it appears by affidavit or otherwise, that there is a substantial likelihood that the plaintiff will be able to prove a drug-related nuisance by a preponderance of evidence, the circuit court may issue a preliminary injunction and grant other relief as the court may deem to be appropriate, including those remedies provided by Section 6-5-156.3. (b) When appropriate, the court shall order the trial of the action on the merits to be advanced and consolidated with the hearing on the motion for a preliminary injunction. (c) This section shall not be construed to prohibit the application for or the granting of a temporary restraining order or other equitable relief provided by law.
Alabama Code § 6-5-155.5 establishes an expedited court process for addressing drug-related nuisances on property. When a plaintiff files for a preliminary injunction to stop such a nuisance, the court must schedule a hearing within 10 business days. If the evidence — including affidavits — suggests the plaintiff is substantially likely to prove the nuisance by a preponderance of the evidence, the circuit court may issue a preliminary injunction and order additional equitable remedies, including those listed in § 6-5-156.3. The court may also consolidate the full trial on the merits with the preliminary injunction hearing, and nothing in this section prevents a party from seeking a temporary restraining order or other equitable relief available under law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Alabama Code § 6-5-155.5, property owners who bring a drug-related nuisance action can seek rapid court intervention through a preliminary injunction, with a hearing required within 10 business days of filing. Compliant operators typically document the nuisance thoroughly — through affidavits, police reports, and other evidence — to meet the substantial-likelihood standard the court applies at that hearing. Landlords pursuing abatement should also be aware that the court may consolidate the preliminary injunction hearing with the full trial, potentially accelerating the overall timeline of the case.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Alabama Code § 6-5-155.5 governs how courts handle requests for preliminary injunctions in drug-related nuisance cases, which can affect tenants living in or near the subject property. Because the court may issue injunctions and other equitable relief — including remedies under § 6-5-156.3 — relatively quickly after a filing, tenants who receive notice of such proceedings may have an interest in understanding how those remedies could affect their housing. Tenants in this situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what rights and defenses may be available to them in the proceeding.
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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