Alabama § 35-9A-427 - Recovery of Possession Limited.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-9A-427 — Recovery of Possession Limited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-9A-427. Recovery of Possession Limited.
A landlord may not recover or take possession of the dwelling unit by action or otherwise, including willful diminution of services to the tenant by interrupting or causing the interruption of heat, running water, hot water, electric, gas, or other essential service to the tenant, except in case of abandonment, surrender, or as permitted in this chapter.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 35-9A-427 cover?
Section 35-9A-427 ("Recovery of Possession Limited.") 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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