Alabama law

Real Estate Laws in Alabama.

Alabama real-estate law runs primarily through Title 35 of the Code of Alabama, covering conveyances, liens, landlord-tenant, mortgages, and related property issues. Alabama is a title-theory state that uses a non-judicial foreclosure process, which is why deed-of-trust and mortgage enforcement timing matters a great deal to Alabama homeowners and lenders.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key Alabama Statutes

Alabama Property CodeAla. Code tit. 35

Title 35 is Alabama’s main property statute, covering conveyances, liens, mortgages, foreclosures, recording, and real-estate disputes.

Non-Judicial Foreclosure by Power of SaleAla. Code §§ 35-10-1 et seq.

Alabama law allows foreclosure by power of sale under a mortgage, with statutory notice and publication requirements that control the timing and validity of foreclosure sales.

Statutory Right of RedemptionAla. Code §§ 6-5-247 et seq.

Alabama provides a statutory right of redemption after foreclosure. The applicable period depends on the type of property and the borrower’s actions.

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Code of Alabama

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