AI Alabama Eviction Notice

Generate a complete, legally grounded Alabama eviction notice, enter tenant name, grounds, amounts owed, and property address to receive the correct notice type with proper statutory cure period, itemized rent demand, and proof-of-service block, ready to serve and file., -

Alabama Eviction Notice, Notice Type Selector

Alabama's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-101 through 35-9A-603) requires a written notice before a landlord may commence eviction (unlawful-detainer) proceedings. Select the notice type that matches the grounds for termination:

> Important: This notice is a prerequisite to filing an unlawful-detainer action in the District or Circuit Court. It does not itself evict the tenant. Self-help eviction (changing locks, removing belongings, shutting off utilities) is prohibited under Ala. Code § 35-9A-407 and § 35-9A-406, and exposes the landlord to civil liability., -

NOTICE TYPE A, 7-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit *(Nonpayment of Rent, Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(b))*, -

7-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT
STATE OF ALABAMA

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]
(hereinafter "the Premises")

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]], [[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]], -

NOTICE OF NONPAYMENT OF RENT AND INTENT TO TERMINATE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in default of the rental agreement for the Premises described above for failure to pay rent when due. Pursuant to Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(b), you are hereby notified of the following unpaid amounts:

Itemized Rent Due:

Total Rent Owed: $[[Total Rent Amount]]

> Alabama Law Note: This notice demands rent only. Late fees, attorney fees, and other charges are not included in the rent-demand amount and may not be the basis for a pay-or-quit notice under Alabama law. If you choose to accept partial rent, consult an attorney regarding waiver of the right to proceed with eviction., -

DEMAND AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION

You are hereby NOTIFIED AND DEMANDED to do one of the following within SEVEN (7) DAYS of receipt of this notice:

1. PAY IN FULL the total rent due of $[[Total Rent Amount]] to [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]] at [[Payment Address or Method]]; OR

2. VACATE AND SURRENDER POSSESSION of the Premises located at [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]].

The seven (7) day period begins on the date this notice is received or, if mailed, three (3) days after mailing pursuant to Ala. Code § 35-9A-141.

The deadline to pay or vacate is: [[Deadline Date (Date of Service + 7 Days)]].

If you fail to pay the total rent owed or vacate the Premises by the deadline stated above, the landlord will terminate your rental agreement and commence legal proceedings for unlawful detainer in the appropriate Alabama court to recover possession of the Premises, back rent, court costs, and any other relief the court deems just and proper., -

TENANT RIGHTS NOTICE

You have the right to pay all rent due within the seven-day period and thereby cure this default. Payment must be received, not merely mailed, by the deadline. If the landlord files an eviction action after you have paid in full, notify the court immediately., -

*Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent*

___________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title: Owner / Property Manager / Authorized Agent]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE B, 14-Day Notice to Cure Lease Violation or Quit *(Material Lease Violation, Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(a))*, -

14-DAY NOTICE TO CURE LEASE VIOLATION OR QUIT
STATE OF ALABAMA

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]
(hereinafter "the Premises")

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]], [[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]], -

NOTICE OF LEASE VIOLATION AND INTENT TO TERMINATE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in material noncompliance with the rental agreement for the Premises described above. Pursuant to Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(a), you are hereby notified of the following specific act(s) or omission(s) constituting the breach:

Description of Violation(s):

[[Detailed Description of Lease Violation, e.g., "You have kept an unauthorized pet (a dog) at the Premises in violation of Section 12 of the Lease Agreement, which expressly prohibits pets without prior written landlord approval."]]

Date(s) of Observed Violation: [[Date(s) Violation Observed or Occurred]]

Lease Provision(s) Violated: [[Citation to Lease Section(s) and/or Ala. Code § 35-9A-301 if health/safety]], -

DEMAND TO CURE OR QUIT

You are hereby NOTIFIED AND DEMANDED to do one of the following within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS of receipt of this notice:

1. CURE THE VIOLATION by [[Specific Remedial Action Required, e.g., "removing the unauthorized pet from the Premises and providing landlord with written confirmation of removal"]] no later than [[Deadline Date (Date of Service + 14 Days)]]; OR

2. VACATE AND SURRENDER POSSESSION of the Premises no later than [[Deadline Date (Date of Service + 14 Days)]].

If you adequately remedy the breach within the fourteen (14) day period, the rental agreement shall not terminate pursuant to Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(a). If you fail to cure the violation or vacate by the deadline, the rental agreement will terminate on [[Termination Date]] and the landlord will immediately commence unlawful-detainer proceedings to recover possession of the Premises and all applicable damages., -

NOTE ON REMEDIABLE vs. NON-REMEDIABLE VIOLATIONS

If the violation is not remediable (e.g., substantial damage to the property, illegal activity on the premises), the landlord may deliver a notice specifying the breach and the date of termination without an opportunity to cure, provided at least 14 days' notice is given. *(Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(a), second paragraph.)*, -

*Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent*

___________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title: Owner / Property Manager / Authorized Agent]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE C, 7-Day Unconditional Notice to Quit *(Repeated Violation, Same Breach Within 6 Months, Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(a))*, -

7-DAY UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE TO QUIT
STATE OF ALABAMA

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]
(hereinafter "the Premises")

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]], [[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]], -

NOTICE OF REPEATED VIOLATION AND UNCONDITIONAL TERMINATION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you have committed the same or substantially similar lease violation for which you previously received written notice within the past six (6) months. Pursuant to Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(a), you have no right to cure this repeated breach and the rental agreement is hereby terminated.

Prior Notice:
- Date of Prior Notice: [[Date of Prior Written Notice]]
- Violation Identified in Prior Notice: [[Description of Prior Violation]]

Current Repeated Violation:
- Date of Current Violation: [[Date of Current Violation]]
- Description: [[Detailed Description of Current Repeated Violation]], -

UNCONDITIONAL DEMAND TO VACATE

You are hereby NOTIFIED AND DEMANDED to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises located at [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]] within SEVEN (7) DAYS of receipt of this notice, no later than [[Deadline Date (Date of Service + 7 Days)]].

You are NOT entitled to cure this violation. This is an unconditional demand. If you fail to vacate by the deadline, the landlord will immediately file an unlawful-detainer action in the appropriate Alabama court to recover possession of the Premises, damages, court costs, and such other relief as the court may award., -

*Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent*

___________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title: Owner / Property Manager / Authorized Agent]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE D, 30-Day Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month Tenancy *(No-Cause Termination, Ala. Code § 35-9A-441(b))*, -

30-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY
STATE OF ALABAMA

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]
(hereinafter "the Premises")

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]], [[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]], -

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Ala. Code § 35-9A-441(b), your month-to-month tenancy for the Premises described above is hereby terminated, effective at the end of the rental period that is at least thirty (30) days after receipt of this notice.

Tenancy Termination Date: [[Termination Date, must be the last day of a rental period at least 30 days from service]]

You are required to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises in clean condition, with all personal property removed, on or before [[Termination Date]]. All keys, access devices, and garage openers must be returned to the landlord or their authorized agent no later than [[Move-Out Date and Time]].

This notice does not reflect any fault or wrongdoing on your part. It is a no-cause termination of a periodic tenancy as permitted by Alabama law., -

FINAL ACCOUNTING AND SECURITY DEPOSIT

Your security deposit of $[[Security Deposit Amount]] is held by [[Landlord or Agent Name]]. Pursuant to Ala. Code § 35-9A-201, the landlord must provide a written itemization of any deductions and return any remaining balance within sixty (60) days after you surrender the Premises and provide a forwarding address.

Please provide your forwarding address in writing to ensure timely return of your deposit., -

*Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent*

___________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title: Owner / Property Manager / Authorized Agent]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]], -

Date Computation Guide

Alabama's seven-day and fourteen-day cure periods begin on the date of receipt of the notice (not the date of service by the landlord). When computing deadlines:

Example, 7-Day Pay-or-Quit, Mailed June 1:
- Mailing date: June 1
- Deemed received: June 4 (Day 0)
- Deadline to pay or vacate: June 11 (Day 7)

30-Day No-Cause Notice: The 30 days must expire on or before the last day of the rental period, the notice should be timed so that termination falls on the last day of a month (or the last day of the rental period if different). Serve the notice at least 30 days before that date., -

Permitted Service Methods (Ala. Code § 35-9A-141)

Alabama law allows the following service methods for landlord notices:

Method 1, Personal Delivery
Hand-deliver the notice directly to the tenant or any person of suitable age and discretion residing at the Premises.

Method 2, First-Class Mail
Send by first-class mail addressed to the tenant at the Premises. The notice is deemed received three (3) days after mailing. *Note: Certified mail is strongly recommended for proof-of-service purposes, though not mandatory.*

Method 3, Posting and Mailing
If personal service is not possible, affix a copy of the notice to the main entrance of the Premises and send a second copy by first-class mail. The notice is deemed received three (3) days after mailing.

> Best Practice: Use certified mail with return receipt requested in addition to personal service or posting. Retain the certified-mail receipt and signed return card as evidence. Alabama courts require proof that proper notice was given before an unlawful-detainer action may proceed., -

Certificate / Proof of Service

*(Complete the applicable section for the method used and retain for your records. File with the court if required.)*, -

Certificate A, Personal Delivery

I, [[Server's Full Name]], state under penalty of perjury that on [[Date of Service]], at approximately [[Time of Service]], I personally served the foregoing [[Notice Type, e.g., 7-Day Notice to Pay or Quit]] upon:

Tenant: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

at the premises located at [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]],

by: ☐ Handing a copy directly to the tenant
☐ Leaving a copy with [[Name of Person Accepting Service]], a person of suitable age and discretion residing at the Premises

The seven (7) / fourteen (14) / thirty (30) day period begins on [[Date of Service]] and expires on [[Deadline Date]].

___________________________________
Signature of Server

[[Server's Full Name]]
[[Server's Address]]
[[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]

Date: [[Date Certificate Signed]], -

Certificate B, First-Class and/or Certified Mail

I, [[Server's Full Name]], state under penalty of perjury that on [[Date of Mailing]], I mailed the foregoing [[Notice Type]] to:

Tenant: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Address: [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]

by: ☐ First-class U.S. Mail, postage prepaid
☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, Tracking No. [[USPS Tracking Number]]

Pursuant to Ala. Code § 35-9A-141, the notice is deemed received three (3) days after mailing on [[Deemed-Receipt Date (Mailing Date + 3 Days)]]. The cure/compliance deadline is [[Deadline Date]].

___________________________________
Signature of Server

[[Server's Full Name]]
[[Server's Address]]
[[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]

Date: [[Date Certificate Signed]], -

Certificate C, Posting and Mailing (Substituted Service)

I, [[Server's Full Name]], state under penalty of perjury that on [[Date of Posting]], after being unable to serve the tenant personally, I affixed a copy of the foregoing [[Notice Type]] to the main entrance/front door of the Premises located at [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]], and on [[Date of Mailing]] sent a second copy by first-class U.S. Mail to the same address, postage prepaid.

☐ Certified Mail also sent, Tracking No. [[USPS Tracking Number]]

Pursuant to Ala. Code § 35-9A-141, the notice is deemed received three (3) days after mailing on [[Deemed-Receipt Date (Mailing Date + 3 Days)]]. The cure/compliance deadline is [[Deadline Date]].

___________________________________
Signature of Server

[[Server's Full Name]]
[[Server's Address]]
[[City]], Alabama [[ZIP Code]]

Date: [[Date Certificate Signed]], -

Pre-Filing Checklist, Before Filing Unlawful Detainer

Complete all items before filing an eviction (unlawful detainer) action in Alabama District or Circuit Court:

• [ ] Correct notice type selected for the ground (pay-or-quit, cure-or-quit, unconditional, no-cause)
• [ ] Statutory notice period has fully elapsed (7 days / 14 days / 30 days) with no cure or vacatur
• [ ] Notice served by a permitted method (personal, first-class mail, or posting + mail)
• [ ] Proof of service completed and signed (Certificate A, B, or C above)
• [ ] Certified-mail receipt and/or return card retained in landlord's file
• [ ] Rent demand states rent only, no late fees or non-rent charges included (pay-or-quit notices)
• [ ] For cure-or-quit: specific lease provision and factual basis for breach stated in the notice
• [ ] For repeated violation: prior written notice within the last 6 months retained and referenced
• [ ] Rental agreement (lease) is current and in the landlord's possession
• [ ] Security deposit documentation maintained per Ala. Code § 35-9A-201 (60-day return / itemization)
• [ ] No self-help eviction actions taken (no lock change, utility shutoff, or property removal)
• [ ] Any applicable local ordinances or municipality-specific requirements reviewed
• [ ] SCRA check: confirm tenant is not on active military duty (50 U.S.C. §§ 3901 et seq.)
• [ ] Filing venue confirmed: District Court (claims under $20,000) or Circuit Court (claims $20,000+), -

Alabama Eviction Statutory Reference Table

Retaliatory & Discriminatory Eviction Warning

Retaliation: Under Ala. Code § 35-9A-409, a landlord may not terminate a tenancy, increase rent, or decrease services in retaliation for the tenant having: (1) complained to a government agency about housing code violations; (2) organized a tenants' union; or (3) exercised any right afforded by the Act. A court may award the tenant up to three months' rent plus attorney fees for retaliatory conduct.

Fair Housing: Eviction may not be based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability under the federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604) and Alabama Fair Housing Law (Ala. Code § 24-8-4). Filing an eviction that is premised on protected class status exposes the landlord to substantial civil liability and federal/state administrative complaints.

SCRA: Active-duty military tenants have special protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. § 3931). Confirm military status before proceeding., -

Disclaimer and Sources

Template, not professional legal advice. This template provides general guidance on Alabama eviction notice requirements as of June 2026 and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed Alabama attorney. Eviction law is subject to change; consult a qualified real estate attorney to verify that all statutory periods, service requirements, and court filing procedures are current and applicable to your situation. Filing an eviction action requires a separate court action, this notice alone does not remove a tenant from possession.

Sources (as of June 2026):
- Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-101 through 35-9A-603 (LexisNexis Alabama Code)
- Ala. Code § 35-9A-141 (Notice delivery)
- Ala. Code § 35-9A-201 (Security deposits)
- Ala. Code § 35-9A-301 (Tenant duties)
- Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-406, 35-9A-409 (Remedies; self-help prohibition; retaliation)
- Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-421, 35-9A-441 (Termination and notice)
- Alabama District Court Rules, Small Claims and Civil Divisions
- Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.
- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 3901 et seq.
- Alabama Fair Housing Law, Ala. Code § 24-8-1 et seq.