Alabama Retaliation protections

Is landlord retaliation illegal in Alabama?

Yes. A landlord may not discriminatorily raise rent, cut services, or bring or threaten an eviction because the tenant complained to a code agency or to the landlord about maintenance violations, or joined a tenants' union. Retaliation is a defense to eviction.

Verified Source: Ala. Code § 35-9A-501 · last checked 2026-10-23