An individual may bring a civil cause of action for wrongful removal under this chapter against the affiant. An individual harmed by a wrongful removal under this chapter may have the possession of the dwelling restored and may recover actual costs and damages incurred, as well as punitive damages of triple the fair market rent of the dwelling, plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees.
Ala. Code § 35-9B-6
Civil Action for Wrongful Removal.
(Act 2024-237, §4(h).)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.