Alabama § 35-9-5 - Notice to Terminate Tenancy for Term Less Than One Year.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-9-5 — Notice to Terminate Tenancy for Term Less Than One Year., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-9-5. Notice to Terminate Tenancy for Term Less Than One Year.
In all cases of tenancy by the month or for any other term less than one year, where the tenant holds over without special agreement, the landlord shall have the right to terminate the tenancy by giving the tenant 10 days’ notice in writing of such termination, and the landlord upon giving said notice for said time shall be authorized without further notice to the tenant to recover possession of the rented premises in an action of unlawful detainer.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-9-5
What does Code of Alabama § 35-9-5 cover?
Section 35-9-5 ("Notice to Terminate Tenancy for Term Less Than One Year.") 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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