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
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
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
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.
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 |