Alabama Repairs and habitability remedies

What can a tenant do if the landlord won't make repairs in Alabama?

For material noncompliance with the lease, or noncompliance with § 35-9A-204 materially affecting health and safety, the tenant may give written notice that the lease ends on a date at least 14 days after receipt unless the breach is remedied first. The tenant may also recover actual damages and reasonable attorney fees, and on termination the landlord must return recoverable security and unearned prepaid rent.

Verified Source: Ala. Code § 35-9A-401 · last checked 2026-10-23