Mobile Landlord-Tenant Rules
Mobile adds local rules on top of Alabama landlord-tenant law. Here is what is different, with the city code or agency page behind each rule.
| Habitability/code enforcement & complaint line | The City's Municipal Enforcement (Code Enforcement Division) enforces City codes on minimum housing standards, substandard housing and dangerous buildings, along with vacant structures and other nuisances. To report a problem, call 311 or submit it through Mobile 311. The page does not cite code sections, give inspection timelines or mention a rental registry. Source: Official source |
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| Eviction legal help | Legal Services Alabama's Mobile office gives free civil legal help to eligible residents. It is at 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 2100, Mobile, AL 36602 (mail: P.O. Box 1986, Mobile, AL 36633), phone 251-433-6560. The statewide call center is 866-456-4995 (Spanish 888-835-3505), Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. Source: Official source |
Eviction cases in Mobile are heard in: Mobile County District Court (District Civil and Small Claims) or Circuit Court, which have concurrent jurisdiction over unlawful detainers; actions seeking injunctive relief must be filed in Circuit Court
Right to a lawyer in eviction cases
No guaranteed right. Legal Services Alabama's Mobile office offers free civil legal help to eligible tenants. Official source
Local agencies
- City of Mobile Municipal Enforcement - Code Enforcement Division — Minimum housing, substandard housing and dangerous building complaints. Call 311.
- Legal Services Alabama - Mobile Office — Free civil legal help for eligible residents. 251-433-6560.
Frequently asked questions
What landlord-tenant rules does Mobile add on top of Alabama law?
← All Alabama landlord-tenant rules
Last verified against official sources: October 28, 2026.
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