Alabama Abandoned property
What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in Alabama?
If a tenant leaves property in the unit more than 14 days after termination, the landlord has no duty to store it and may dispose of it. A unit is also considered abandoned if electric service has been off for 7 consecutive days.
Verified Source: Ala. Code § 35-9A-423(d)–(e) · last checked 2026-10-23
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