Alabama § 35-9A-205 - Limitation of Liability.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-9A-205 — Limitation of Liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-9A-205. Limitation of Liability.
(a) Unless otherwise agreed, a landlord who conveys premises that include a dwelling unit subject to a rental agreement in a good faith sale to a bona fide purchaser is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and this chapter as to events occurring after written notice to the tenant of the conveyance. However, the landlord remains liable to the tenant for all security recoverable by the tenant under Section 35-9A-201 and all prepaid rent.
(b) Unless otherwise agreed, a manager of premises that include a dwelling unit is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and this chapter as to events occurring after written notice to the tenant of the termination of management by the manager.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 35-9A-205 ("Limitation of Liability.") 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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