Eviction in Lee County, Alabama
Where eviction cases are filed in Lee County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Lee County
- Eviction court
- Lee County District Court / Circuit Court (37th Judicial Circuit) - Unlawful Detainers — District court (concurrent with circuit court) Court page
- Notice before filing (state law)
- Written notice to terminate that states the rent and any late fees owed. The rental agreement terminates on a date not less than 7 business days after the tenant receives the notice, unless the tenant pays (cures) within the 7 business days. Alabama rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,181/month HUD
- Renter households
- 23,372 (34% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Lee County
Eviction cases in Lee County are heard by the Lee County District Court / Circuit Court (37th Judicial Circuit) - Unlawful Detainers (District court (concurrent with circuit court)).
District Court and Circuit Court have concurrent jurisdiction over unlawful detainers; actions seeking injunctive relief must be filed in Circuit Court. Self-represented filers or Alabama-licensed attorneys may file using Form C-59 with a copy of the notice to tenant; forms are also available at the Circuit Clerk's office. There is no filing fee for a tenant's counterclaim in District Court.
How eviction cases work locally
| Appeal bond | Appeals from District Court go to Circuit Court and must be set within 60 days; to stop the eviction during an appeal the bond must be posted with the Circuit Clerk (an Affidavit of Substantial Hardship does not waive this). Source: Official source |
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The Alabama eviction process
Alabama state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Lee County:
- Landlord delivers a written notice to terminate: 7 business days for nonpayment or curable lease violations (§ 35-9A-421), or 30 days to end a month-to-month tenancy (§ 35-9A-441)
- Landlord files an unlawful detainer (eviction) complaint in district court
- Service: personal service first; otherwise delivery to an adult resident, or posting on the door plus first-class mailing by the close of the next business day
- Tenant files an answer within 7 calendar days after service (weekends and holidays count; if the last day falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day); if no answer, landlord may seek default judgment on possession
- Judgment; either party may appeal to circuit court within 7 days of entry, and the tenant must pay rent into court to stay the writ
- Writ of possession issues on landlord's application after the 7-day automatic stay
- Writ executed by the sheriff/constable
Full Alabama eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Lee County
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Auburn-Opelika, AL HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $847 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,077 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,181 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,494 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,699 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Lee County: $1,058/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified. City rules, if any, are on city pages.
Eviction help in Lee County
Free legal help
- Legal Services Alabama — Statewide intake 866-456-4995 (Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) or apply online; housing services include eviction. No Lee County office is listed, so call intake to confirm service.
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Lee County
Other Alabama counties
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- Eviction in Montgomery County (Montgomery)
- Eviction in Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa)
- Eviction in Baldwin County
- Eviction in Shelby County
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Related
- Alabama landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Alabama
- Alabama eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Alabama (landlords)
Frequently asked questions
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.