Consumer Law & Info

Below are links to some of Alabama’s most frequently requested consumer-related laws. This is not an exhaustive list of all Alabama consumer laws. Please remember that this Office cannot serve as your attorney or give you legal advice.

The code of Alabama may be accessed at:

http://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/1975/coatoc.htm.

The following laws, as well as many other consumer laws, can be accessed on that website:

• The Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act is found at Title 8, Chapter 19, Sections 1-15
• The Motor Vehicle Lemon Law Rights law is found at Title 8, Chapter 20A, Sections 1-6
• The Rental Purchase Agreements law is found at Title 8, Chapter 25, Sections 1-6.

The Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act became effective January 1, 2007 (except for Section 35-9A-163(b), which becomes effective January 1, 2008). You can access a copy of this law at:

http://alisdb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/searchableinstruments/2006rs/bills/hb287.htm.

Federal law provides for many important consumer protections. You may learn more about these laws by visiting the website for the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov.