Alabama Property and Real Estate Laws

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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.

Learn About Alabama Property and Real Estate Laws

Alabama Homestead Law

The basic provisions of Alabama’s homestead protection laws, which allow struggling homeowners to protect a portion of their equity and avoid losing their home after filing for bankruptcy.
Alabama Adverse Possession Law

General overview of adverse possession laws in Alabama, which allow squatters who openly inhabit property owned by another to claim legal title under certain conditions.

Alabama Lease and Rental Agreement Laws

What tenants and landlords need to know about Alabama’s lease and rental agreement laws, which prohibit certain kinds of discrimination and regulate the terms of leases.