Alabama § 35-9-61 - When Lien May Be Enforced by Attachment.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-9-61 — When Lien May Be Enforced by Attachment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-9-61. When Lien May Be Enforced by Attachment.
The landlord shall have the right, for the enforcement of such lien, to sue out an attachment before any officer authorized to issue attachments, and returnable to any court having jurisdiction of the amount claimed, when the rent, or any installment thereof, is due, and the tenant fails or refuses, on demand, to pay such rent or installment; and also in the following cases, whether due or not:
(1) When the tenant has fraudulently disposed of his goods, or is about to fraudulently dispose of his goods.
(2) When the tenant has made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors.
(3) When the tenant has made a complete transfer of all, or substantially all, of his goods, or removes or attempts to remove all or substantially all of his goods, from the rented premises, without the consent of the landlord, or without first having paid the rent in full for the term.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-9-61
What does Code of Alabama § 35-9-61 cover?
Section 35-9-61 ("When Lien May Be Enforced by Attachment.") 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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