Free Alabama Eviction Notice Template

An Alabama eviction notice is a written document landlords must give tenants before starting the legal eviction process. State law requires landlords to notify tenants and give them time to fix the problem or leave before filing in court (AL Code § 35-9A-421).

With Document Genius, you can create a state-compliant eviction notice step by step and download it as a PDF or Word file in minutes.

Alabama law recognizes three main eviction notices. The right one depends on why you need the tenant to leave. Use Document Genius to select the correct notice type from the dropdown and complete your form in minutes.

• 7-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (AL Code § 35-9A-421(b)): Use when rent is overdue. Tenants have seven business days to pay or leave before you can file for eviction.
• 7-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Compliance (AL Code § 35-9A-421(a)): Use when tenants break a lease rule, such as unauthorized pets or property damage. They have seven business days to fix the problem or move out.
• 30-Day Lease Termination Notice (AL Code § 35-9A-441(b)): Use to end a month-to-month tenancy even if the tenant hasn’t broken any rules.

Follow these steps to create and use your notice:

1. Select the right notice type in the Document Genius form.
2. Enter landlord and tenant details, including names, property address, and lease dates.
3. State the reason for eviction if required by law.
4. Download and sign the completed notice.
5. Send the notice to the tenant following Alabama’s legal requirements.

If the tenant doesn’t comply within the notice period, you can begin the formal eviction process in court under the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

Alabama law requires eviction notices to be delivered properly before you can file for eviction. Acceptable methods include:

• Certified mail: Provides proof that the tenant received the notice.
• Hand delivery: Gives the notice directly to the tenant or another adult at the property.
• Posting at the property: Allowed if the tenant cannot be reached in person.

Keep copies of the notice and proof of delivery for court records.

If the tenant doesn’t pay rent, fix the lease violation, or move out within the notice period:

• You can file a Statement of Claim, Unlawful Detainer (Form C-59) with the local court.
• The court will set a hearing date and notify the tenant.
• If the court rules in your favor, it may issue a Writ of Restitution or Possession (Form C-59A) so the sheriff can remove the tenant.

If you move forward with eviction, you may need:

• Statement of Claim, Unlawful Detainer (Form C-59): Starts the eviction lawsuit.
• Answer to Landlord’s Claim (Form PS-01): Tenant’s official response.
• Writ of Restitution or Possession (Form C-59A): Court order removing the tenant if they don’t leave voluntarily.