Alabama § 35-9A-425 - Landlord Liens; Distraint for Rent.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-9A-425 — Landlord Liens; Distraint for Rent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-9A-425. Landlord Liens; Distraint for Rent.
(a) A lien or security interest on behalf of the landlord in the tenant’s household goods is not enforceable unless perfected before January 1, 2007.
(b) Distraint for rent is abolished.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-9A-425
What does Code of Alabama § 35-9A-425 cover?
Section 35-9A-425 ("Landlord Liens; Distraint for Rent.") 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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