The 2009 Legislative Session is in full swing in Montgomery. As with any session there are a number of bills under consideration. However there is one bill of note for landlords across the state. As you may remember, last fall Jefferson County voters passed a local law that would stop the Water Works Board from…
One of the most common questions I get is how do I give my tenant notice of lease termination. No matter what notice you are giving to your tenant, landlords should be aware that proper written notice must be given before an eviction can be filed. Here are five simple tips to help ensure that…
For years Jefferson County landlords have been stuck holding the bag for their tenant’s unpaid water bills. Thanks to Jefferson County voters, those days are over. Landlords got stuck with the bills because the Water Works Board placed liens on real property when water and sewer bills went unpaid even if the bills were in…
The Fonteneau Firm is currently investigating personal injury claims regarding drugs. From time to time we will post information about drugs that may be causing injury to consumers If you believe that you have had a reaction to this or any drug please call The Fonteneau Firm at 205.533.9202. Avandia is widely used to treat…
You receive a call from one of your tenants, the police have just rammed in the door of one of your units looking for your tenant. You rush to the unit and find your tenant in handcuffs sitting on the sidewalk as police armed to the teeth and in masks search your property for evidence;…
As the Mortgage crisis continues to swirl around us, one thing is almost certain. The number of people renting homes and apartments will increase. What does that mean for Landlords? Opportunity. As more people begin to shy away from buying for fear that home values will continue to decrease and others enter the rental market…
If you have been a landlord for a while, you have probably encountered this situation. Your tenant appears to have left your rental unit, but left their belongings behind. What’s An Alabama landlord to do? The first thing to do is to try to determine if the tenant is in the process of moving or…
If you’ve ever bought a new car, you know what a rush it is. There’s the new car smell, the feeling of power as you hit the accelerator, and the peace of mind knowing that you’ll have a reliable ride for a long, long time. But what happens when that new car isn’t so reliable?…
If you have been following this Blog, you know that The Fonteneau Firm is involved in a lawsuit challenging the Alabama Sex Offender Statute. The lawsuit challenges how the law is applied to indigent sex offenders who cannot afford a place to live and therefore cannot be released from jail. Since filing the lawsuit, I…
One of the smartest questions a potential client can ask is whether or not they need an attorney to file an eviction. Clients have a right to know if there is an option for them that does not involve hiring an attorney. For some landlords, an attorney is legally necessary and for others, an attorney…
