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Eviction
General Information
Evictions
If you get eviction papers from the Sheriff, you only have a short time to act. If you do not answer an eviction action quickly, you will end up being put out on the street. This article tells you what you can do to get your day in court and how to put on your best case.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Landlord's Lease Termination
Sometimes, landlords want to make you move. This article tells you when your landlord can end your lease. It also tells you what you can do about it.
By: Legal Services Alabama
A Decent Place to Live: Tenant Rights in Alabama Alabama's Landlord Tenant Law spells out what makes a rental dwelling livable and lists the basic rights and duties of both tenants and landlords. This pamphlet outlines the major points covered by the law.
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By: Legal Services Alabama
Una Vivienda Digna: Derechos de los Arrendatarios en Alabama La Ley de Arrendadores y Arrendatarios de Alabama establece cuáles son las condiciones para que una vivienda arrendada sea habitable y enumera los derechos y las obligaciones básicos de los arrendadores y los arrendatarios. Este folleto destaca los aspectos más importantes de la ley.
Spanish version of A Decent Place to Live: Tenant Rights in Alabama above.
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By: Legal Services Alabama
The Alabama Tenants' Handbook The Alabama Landlord Tenant Law became effective January 1, 2007. This handbook will help renters understand and exercise their rights and responsibilities under the new law. This booklet was produced by LSA, Alabama Appleseed and Alabama Arise Citizens' Policy Project.
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By: Legal Services Alabama
Manual de los Arrendatarios de Alabama Spanish version of The Alabama Tenants' Handbook above.
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By: Legal Services Alabama
Losing Public Housing
This article tells you what could cause you to lose your right to stay in public housing. It also tells you what you can do if the Housing Authority tries to evict you.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Notice to Tenants of Buildings Sold At Foreclosure After May 20, 2009
Are you renting an apartment or home that's in foreclosure? A new law, in effect as of May 20, 2009, may protect you. Read this notice for more information.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Answer to Landlord's Claim - Residental Eviction/Unlawful Detainer PS-01
If your landlord is trying to evict you and you disagree with the eviction, read this form and follow the steps on it to try to stop the eviction.
Remember, the deadline is 7 days after the date you got the Statement of Claim.
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This form is fillable - you can open it and fill it out right on your computer - just hit your Tab key to start typing in the blanks.)
By: Alabama State Bar
The Section 8 Voucher Program
This article tells you how you can try to get a Section 8 voucher. It tells you about the rent you will have to pay. It also tells you how you can lose Section 8, and what you can do if your landlord tries to evict you.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Save Those Papers!
In order to protect your rights, you may need to use papers others have given you. This fact sheet tells you what papers you should save.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Your Rights to Fair Housing
Fair housing laws guarantee that you may choose a place to live without fear of discrimination. This document explains how to tell if your right to fair housing has been violated - and what to do about it.
By: Central Alabama Fair Housing Center
Fair Housing - It's Your Right
(Separate Website)
Information on your housing rights under the Fair Housing Act. Read this in: Español By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
How to File a Complaint if Your Housing Rights Have Been Violated
(Separate Website)
This website lists several ways to file a complaint through HUD. Read this in: Español By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
The Fair Housing Act
(Separate Website)
Text of the Fair Housing Act.
By: U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
Worried About Foreclosure? What You Should Know
(Separate Website)
What exactly is a foreclosure? Can I prevent having a foreclosure started against me? What are my options prior to foreclosure? This brochure answers these questions and more.
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By: Alabama State Bar
Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
Are you having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Have you received a notice from your lender asking you to contact them? Here are 10 tips from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. Read this in: Español By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Steps to Take When You Can't Pay Your Mortgage
(Separate Website)
Covers important steps to take including: Contact Your Lender, Talk to a Housing Counselor, Explore Loan Workouts, and more. Read this in: Español By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Saving Your Home From Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
If you are facing foreclosure, there may be an option that will let you keep your home. Some things you can do:
Get legal advice
Negotiate with your lender or servicer
Consider refinancing the mortage or filing for bankruptcy
Beware of foreclosure rescue scams
Read this brochure for more information.
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By: National Consumer Law Center
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008: Questions & Answers
(Separate Website)
A new law has been passed so that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), can help about 400,000 borrowers in danger of losing their homes refinance into more affordable government-insured mortgages. This website answers questions about this new law.
Read this in: Español By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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