Montgomery Landlord-Tenant Rules
Montgomery 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.
| Eviction legal help | Legal Services Alabama's Montgomery office gives free civil legal help to eligible residents. It is at 3054 McGehee Rd., Montgomery, AL 36111 (mail: P.O. Box 20728, Montgomery, AL 36120), phone 334-832-4570. The statewide call center is 866-456-4995 (Spanish 888-835-3505), Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. Source: Official source |
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Eviction cases in Montgomery are heard in: Montgomery County District Court (District Civil) or Circuit Court, which have concurrent jurisdiction over unlawful detainers (injunctive relief must be sought in Circuit Court). District Court: 251 South Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL 36104; mail P.O. Box 1667, Montgomery, AL 36102-1667.
Right to a lawyer in eviction cases
No guaranteed right. Legal Services Alabama's Montgomery office offers free civil legal help to eligible tenants. Official source
Local agencies
- Legal Services Alabama - Montgomery Office — Free civil legal help for eligible residents. 334-832-4570.
- Montgomery County District Court - District Civil — Hears unlawful detainer (eviction) cases; filings use Form C-59. 251 South Lawrence Street; mail P.O. Box 1667, Montgomery, AL 36102-1667.
Frequently asked questions
What landlord-tenant rules does Montgomery add on top of Alabama law?
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Last verified against official sources: October 28, 2026.
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