Alabama Property and Real Estate Laws
This section covers some of the more common legal issues facing homeowners and tenants.
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Learn about the state's rules and regulations governing leases and rental agreements. In addition, you'll find information about so-called "homestead" protection laws that protect struggling homeowners who declare bankruptcy and a primer on the legal doctrine of adverse possession, which allows squatters to claim title to otherwise unused property owned by another. Click on a link to learn more before contacting an Alabama property and real estate attorney.