Alabama Notice & Entry Laws
Alabama law requires landlords to give tenants at least 2 days notice before entering the rental unit for non-emergency purposes such as repairs or inspections, and entry must occur at reasonable times.
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Key Rules
- Notice Required
- 2 days advance notice for non-emergency entry
- Emergency Entry
- Landlord may enter without notice in case of emergency
- Permissible Reasons
- Repairs, inspections, showing unit to prospective tenants or buyers
- Time Of Entry
- Must be at reasonable times
Applicable Statutes
Landlord's access: landlord must provide at least 2 days notice before entry for non-emergency purposes and may only enter at reasonable times.
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