Full question:
I am a Tenant-at-will living in Alabama. The landlord gave me the notice to quit last week. I had sowed the crop in the land before the notice to quit was issued. The landlord is about to sell the property. Am I entitled to claim the crops? What is the law in this regard?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Lease Termination
- Date:
- State: Alabama
Answer:
In Alabama, tenants-at-will have certain rights regarding crops. According to Code of Ala. § 35-9-2, if you sowed crops before receiving a notice to quit from your landlord, you are entitled to those crops, known as emblements. This right remains even if the landlord sells the property or if the tenancy is ended suddenly.
However, as a tenant, you also have obligations. You must pay the landlord mesne profits, which are compensation for the use of the property while you are harvesting the crops. This means you can keep the crops, but you need to fulfill your duty to compensate the landlord for the time you occupied the land.
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