SB247 Alabama 2020 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2020
Title
Property, Uniform and Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, payment conditions further provided, Sec. 35-9A-461 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, in an appeal of an
eviction action to circuit or appellate court by a
landlord against a tenant, the tenant is required
to continue paying rent during the pendency of the
action or the landlord may obtain a writ of
restitution or possession of the premises</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would provide that in an action by
a tenant against a landlord, the tenant shall be
required to continue paying rent, except the rent
shall be paid to the clerk of the court</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to the Uniform and Residential Landlord and
Tenant Act; to amend Section 35-9A-461, Code of Alabama 1975,
to require the payment of rent during the pendency of an
eviction action, with exception.
</p>
Subjects
Property, Real and Personal
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2020 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB247 Alabama 2020 Session - Introduced |