Alabama § 35-9-38 - Failure or Refusal of Tenant to Plant Crop.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-9-38 — Failure or Refusal of Tenant to Plant Crop., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-9-38. Failure or Refusal of Tenant to Plant Crop.
In any case in which a tenant of farm lands shall fail or refuse, without just cause or excuse, to prepare the land and plant his crops, or a substantial portion of such crops to be grown as are usually planted by that time, on or before March 20, he may, at the election of the landlord, be required to surrender and vacate the rented premises, and upon making such election, and upon notice thereof to the tenant, the landlord may proceed to recover possession of the rented premises by an action of unlawful detainer.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-9-38
What does Code of Alabama § 35-9-38 cover?
Section 35-9-38 ("Failure or Refusal of Tenant to Plant Crop.") 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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