Alabama Abandoned property

What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in Alabama?

If a tenant leaves property in the unit more than 14 days after termination, the landlord has no duty to store it and may dispose of it. A unit is also considered abandoned if electric service has been off for 7 consecutive days.

Verified Source: Ala. Code § 35-9A-423(d)–(e) · last checked 2026-10-15