(a) The Legislature declares that this chapter shall be applicable only to the acquisition of real property owned and occupied by the owner as a residence by any state agency for use in projects or programs in which federal or state funds are used; except that for the purposes of this chapter, federal guarantees or insurance shall not be deemed to be federal funds. This chapter shall not apply to acquisitions by a state agency which are voluntarily initiated or negotiated by the seller under no threat of condemnation.
(b) The Legislature further declares the following:
(1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish a uniform policy for the fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced from their residences as a result of programs or projects involving the acquisition of real property by any state agency. In order that the persons shall not suffer disproportionate injuries as a result of programs designed for the benefit of the public as a whole, the policy shall be uniform as to relocation payments, advisory assistance, and assurances of availability of housing.
(2) It shall be the policy of the state to encourage and expedite the acquisition of real property by agreements with owners, to avoid litigation and relieve congestion in the courts, to assure consistent treatment for owners in the many programs, and to promote public confidence in land acquisition practices.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 4 - Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition.
Section 18-4-3 - Legislative Intent.
Section 18-4-4 - Payment of Relocation Expenses.
Section 18-4-5 - Additional Payments - Dwelling Occupied at Least 180 Days.
Section 18-4-6 - Additional Payments - Dwelling Occupied at Least 90 Days.
Section 18-4-7 - Relocation Assistance Advisory Programs.
Section 18-4-8 - Administration of Programs.
Section 18-4-9 - Use of Funds.
Section 18-4-10 - Displaced Person.
Section 18-4-11 - Payments Not Treated as Income.
Section 18-4-12 - Availability of Replacement Housing.
Section 18-4-13 - Adjustment of Monetary Limits.
Section 18-4-14 - Procedure for Acquiring Real Property.
Section 18-4-15 - Reimbursement of Recording Fees, Transfer Taxes, Etc.
Section 18-4-16 - Expenses Incurred From Condemnation Proceedings.
Section 18-4-17 - Expenses Incurred From Declaratory Judgment Proceedings.
Section 18-4-18 - Interest in Improvements on Acquired Real Property.