7 days nonpayment notice.
Nonpayment requires a 7-day notice to pay or vacate; lease violations require a 7-day notice to cure. Month-to-month tenancies end on 30 days' notice.
What this means for you: Paying within the 7-day window stops a nonpayment eviction.
Your next step: Note the 7-day deadline and pay if you can, keeping proof.
Source: Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-421, 35-9A-441. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
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Eviction in nearby states: Georgia (no fixed period nonpayment notice) · Florida (3 days nonpayment notice) · Mississippi (3 days nonpayment notice) · Tennessee (14 days nonpayment notice).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026