Foreclosure Law in Alabama
This page covers foreclosure law as it applies in Alabama — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what foreclosure protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern foreclosure in Alabama
Alabama state law
- Civil Practice › Actions › Redemption of Real EstateAL 6 § 6-5-248
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control › Health and Environmental Control Generally › Hospitals and Other Health Care Facilities Generally › Control and Regulation of Development of Certain Health Care FacilitiesAL 22 § 22-21-260
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Property › Mortgages › Powers Contained in MortgagesAL 35 § 35-10-1
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Civil Practice › Actions › Redemption of Real EstateAL 6 § 6-5-250
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control › Health and Environmental Control Generally › Hospitals and Other Health Care Facilities Generally › Health Care AuthoritiesAL 22 § 22-21-318
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Property › Mortgages › Foreclosure by Power of Sale for Mortgages Executed After December 31, 1988AL 35 § 35-10-11
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Truth in Lending Act
Federal law designed to protect consumers in their dealings with lenders and creditors by requiring meaningful disclosure of credit terms. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq.
- Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for foreclosure in Alabama.
Funds free or low-cost housing counseling nationwide; call 800-569-4287 to find a HUD-approved housing counselor in Florida who can help evaluate your options at no charge.
Free foreclosure-prevention counseling from HUD-approved agencies nationwide; call 800-569-4287 to find a counselor near you.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.