Tag Archive: Alabama

Welcome to The Fonteneau Firm

The Fonteneau Firm is a general practice law firm with an emphasis on landlord tenant law, criminal law, personal injury, and employment law. It is a simple fact of life that not all disputes are matters of black and white, right and wrong. When you need someone who understands that, look to the Fonteneau Firm…

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…

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…

Turning Your Alabama Lemon into Lemonade

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?…

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 11

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:…

Rental Property Owner’s Guide to the New Landlord Tenant Law, Part 9

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:…

Rental Property Owner’s Guide to the New Landlord Tenant Law, Part 8

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:…

Rental Property Owner’s Guide to the New Landlord Tenant Law, Part 7

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:…

Rental Property Owner’s Guide to the New Landlord Tenant Law, Part 6

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:…