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The landlord must provide:
The landlord needs to offer:
Learn more about the eviction process, including the average cost.
A notice to quit/comply can be served by handing the documents to the tenant or posting them on the premises. The summons and complaint can be served by:
The service or posting must be made at least six days before the hearing date.
The landlord has no obligation to store abandoned property for longer than 14 days. If unclaimed after 14 days, the landlord can donate or dispose of the property as they deem necessary.
Below you’ll learn the average timeline for a complete eviction in Alabama. This projected timeline could change based on the complexities of your specific case.
Typically, the Alabama eviction process takes between four to six weeks.
First, issue and serve the notice to pay or quit. If the tenant doesn’t remedy the violations within the required time, the landlord can file an eviction action with the court where the property is located.
A hearing date will be set in these documents.
The landlord must serve or post (with additional mailing) court documents to the tenant. If the tenant doesn’t appear in court, judgment will be entered in favor of landlord.
If the tenant appears and requests a jury trial, that will be scheduled.
If the landlord is the prevailing party in the suit, a writ of possession will be issued. The landlord will post this document on the premises, which will set forth a 14-day deadline for tenants to vacate.
If tenants haven’t vacated by that time, the Sheriff’s eviction can be scheduled, and they’ll escort tenants out of the premises.
Tenants can pay the amount owed during the eviction process, but the landlord still has the option to continue with the termination of the lease process and force them to vacate.
On average, the eviction process in Alabama is four to six weeks, but it could take longer.