Alabama § 6-6-288 - Liability - Tenant in Possession.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 6-6-288 — Liability - Tenant in Possession., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-6-288. Liability - Tenant in Possession.
A tenant in possession, asserting his right thereto under a lease or license from another, is not liable beyond the rent in arrears at the commencement of the action and that which may accrue during the continuance of his possession.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 6-6-288 cover?
Section 6-6-288 ("Liability - Tenant in Possession.") 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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