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A Decent Place to Live: Tenant Rights in Alabama Alabama's new 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
The Alabama Tenants' Handbook A new 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
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
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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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
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