habitability protected.
Landlords must maintain habitable premises. Alabama does not provide a repair-and-deduct remedy; tenants may terminate or sue after proper notice.
What this means for you: Withholding rent is risky in Alabama. Document the defect and notice carefully.
Your next step: Send a 14-day written notice of the defect, then consider termination or suit.
Source: Ala. Code § 35-9A-204. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
More Alabama rights: Alabama security deposit · Alabama eviction · Alabama entry notice · Alabama rent increase.
Repairs in nearby states: Georgia (habitability protected) · Florida (habitability protected) · Mississippi (habitability protected) · Tennessee (habitability protected).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026