Baxley Maniscalco Attorneys At Law
As a property owner, you've taken all the steps to having a successful rental business. You've obtained a well-drafted lease agreement, protected your assets by incorporating, and screened potential tenants.
But no matter how careful you are, with enough time, you will encounter tenants who don't hold up their end of the bargain.
Rent doesn't get paid on time. Properties get trashed. Leases expire, and tenants refuse to leave. With every day that passes, you are losing money.
Can I Kick My Tenant Out Myself?
No, there is no "self-help" eviction in Alabama.
If a landlord-tenant relationship exists, you must go through the judicial procedure for eviction.
How Do You Evict a Tenant in Alabama?
The process of eviction is best undertaken with the assistance of competent legal counsel.
Our Alabama eviction attorneys are experienced and professional. We'll focus on reclaiming your property with minimum hassle and delay, saving you time, money, and headaches in the long run.
Call our office to set up a free and confidential consultation.
How Does the Eviction Process Work?
First, you must give proper notice to a tenant that they have violated their lease. We’ve attached a sample form at the end of of this page for you to use that allows you to give proper notice.
Please note that this is only the first step in an eviction. This notice does not constitute an eviction itself. Be sure to take a photograph of the notice posted on the door of the property with the address clearly showing.
After the notice is given, you may then file a lawsuit to have the tenant evicted. You should consult with an attorney on the lawsuit process. It is important to note that if you have your property in an LLC, you cannot proceed with an eviction without an attorney.
After the lawsuit is finished, you will have your property back, after a waiting period.
Can I Re-Enter My Property Then?
No, there is a waiting period for the order to become final and non-appealable. And even then, it may be wise to take extra steps before you enter the property, depending on the circumstances.
Failure to take the necessary legal steps before reentering your property might expose you to a lawsuit.