Alabama eviction notice (pay or quit)
Alabama requires 7 days for a nonpayment notice — Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(b). 7 business days to pay or vacate. Generate it correctly below.
Alabama nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(b) |
| Special rules | 7 business days to pay or vacate |
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Every Alabama rule we encode, with its citation
7 days puts Alabama inside a national range that runs from 3 to 30 days. 12 jurisdictions require more notice and 27 require less. Same period as Alaska, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada and 1 others.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 7 days | Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(b) |
| Rent increase | no fixed statutory period (see note) | No statute (good faith duty: Ala. Code § 35-9A-142) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Ala. Code § 35-9A-441(b) |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | Ala. Code § 26-1A-105; form § 26-1A-301 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | Ala. Code §§ 43-8-131, 43-8-132 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other Alabama documents
- Rent increase notice for Alabama — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Alabama — notary required
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- Florida — 3 days notice
- Georgia — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- Mississippi — 3 days notice
- Tennessee — 14 days notice
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in Alabama?
7 days, per Ala. Code § 35-9A-421(b). 7 business days to pay or vacate.
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.