When default is made in any of the terms of a lease, it shall not be necessary to give more than 10 days' notice to quit, or of the termination of such tenancy, and the same may be terminated on giving such notice to quit at any time after such default in any of the terms of such lease; which notice may be substantially in the following form:
"To A. B.:
You are hereby notified that in consequence of your default in (here insert the character of the default) of the premises now occupied by you, being (here describe the premises), I have elected to terminate your lease, and you are hereby notifed to quit and deliver up possession of the same to me within 10 days of this date. Dated this _____ day of _____" To be signed by the lessor or his agent; and no other notice or demand of possession or termination of such tenancy shall be necessary to maintain unlawful detainer.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 9 - Landlord and Tenant.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 35-9-1 - Tenant Estopped to Deny Landlord's Title.
Section 35-9-2 - When Tenant at Will Entitled to Emblements.
Section 35-9-3 - Duration of Tenancy When Time for Termination Not Specified - Generally.
Section 35-9-5 - Notice to Terminate Tenancy for Term Less Than One Year.
Section 35-9-6 - Notice to Quit for Breach or Default of Terms of Lease.
Section 35-9-7 - Service of Demand or Notice.
Section 35-9-8 - Notice Unnecessary When Tenancy Is for Certain Period.
Section 35-9-9 - Remedies Extended to Lessor's Grantees, Etc.
Section 35-9-10 - Remedies Extended to Lessee's Grantees.
Section 35-9-11 - Right of Landlord to Enforce Lien Against Sublessees or Assignees.
Section 35-9-12 - Seizure of Crops Upon Abandonment of Premises.
Section 35-9-13 - Recovery of Rent Upon Death of Life Tenant Who Has Demised Estate.
Section 35-9-14 - Tenant Responsible for Sewer Services Bill.
Section 35-9-15 - Responsibility for a Tenant's Delinquent Bill for Goods or Services.