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Notice to Vacate · AL
Alabama notice to vacate law
Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in Alabama, cited to Ala. Code § 35-9A-441.
At a glance
- Tenant notice
- 30 days
- Landlord notice
- 30 days
- Just cause required
- No
- Statute
- Ala. Code § 35-9A-441
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Alabama?
In Alabama, a tenant must provide 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (Ala. Code § 35-9A-441, last reviewed June 2026.)
How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Alabama?
In Alabama, a landlord must give 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (Ala. Code § 35-9A-441.)
Does Alabama require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?
No. Alabama does not require a landlord to state a reason (just cause) when terminating a month-to-month tenancy, provided proper notice is given under Ala. Code § 35-9A-441.
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