For many Alabama landlords the Landlord Tenant laws can seem like a maze of confusing rules. Not following the rules can cost landlords valuable time and money. So, in an effort to demistify the process, I will be answering some of the most commonly asked landlord tenant questions.
Today’s Question? My tenant’s utilities have been turned [...]
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Your Landlord Tenant Questions Answered
Landlords: Pick Your Property Manager Wisely
If you own rental property, you know that sometimes maintaining a property is time consuming. That is why many landlords choose to contract with a property management company to manage their units. Hiring a property manager can save you time but it is important to ensure that the manager complies with the landlord tenant laws [...]
Alabama Legislature May Extend Landlord Protections
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 [...]
How To Give Your Alabama Tenant Notice of Termination
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 [...]
Voters Give Jefferson County Landlords a Break on Tenant Water Bills
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 [...]
What’s An Alabama Landlord To Do When The Tenant Gets Arrested?
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; [...]
Mortgage Crisis Means Opportunity For Alabama Landlords But Tenant Screening Is Key
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 because [...]
What’s an Alabama Landlord To Do With The Tenant’s Abandoned Property?
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 has abandoned [...]
Do I Really Need an Attorney to File an Eviction in Alabama?
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 [...]
Rental Property Owner’s Guide to the New Landlord Tenant Law, Part 13
We have been talking a lot about the new landlord tenant law that took effect last year. Since this new law is so important to Alabama property owners, we are going to spend a little time going over all of the things you need to know to ensure that you are in compliance.
Today’s Topic: Abandonment [...]
