Alabama § 35-10-51 - Effect of Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-10-51 — Effect of Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-10-51. Effect of Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.
A deed in lieu of foreclosure:
(1) Transfers to the mortgagee all right, title, and interest of the mortgagor in the mortgaged property, including, but not limited to, all rights of redemption, statutory or equitable, unless expressly otherwise provided therein;
(2) Does not effect a foreclosure of the mortgage covering the mortgaged property;
(3) Does not give rise to a statutory right of redemption in the mortgagor or in any other person;
(4) Does not result in a merger of the mortgagee’s rights with the mortgagor’s equity of redemption for any purpose; and
(5) Does not affect the rights or interests of any person or entity other than the mortgagor in the mortgaged property.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 35-10-51 cover?
Section 35-10-51 ("Effect of Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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