Alabama: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Claim deadlines · Small claims limits · Property division · Dog bite rules · Shared fault rules · Security deposit rules · Eviction notice rules · Property tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Property damage	2 years

Claim deadlines

Acknowledge	15 days
Accept or deny	30 days after proof of loss
Pay	30 days after the claim is accepted and the amount agreed

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit	$6,000
Filing fee	$35 to $198
Lawyers	Optional

Property division

System	Equitable distribution
Opt-in community property	No

Dog bite rules Single detailed source

Rule	Strict liability
Details	Strict liability

Shared fault rules

Rule	Contributory negligence
When you are barred	Barred if you are even 1% at fault

Security deposit rules Single detailed source

Maximum deposit	1 month's rent (more allowed for pets, alterations or added risk)
Return deadline	60 days

Eviction notice rules Single detailed source

Notice before filing	7 business days to pay or leave

Property tax rates

Effective rate	0.37%
On a $300,000 home	$1,110 a year