By Gregory S. Stanley, Esq. If you're a small landlord in Alabama—owning just a handful of rentals—every missed rent check or legal delay hits hard. Eviction can be a necessary business move, but only if you do it by the book. Alabama's eviction laws are strict, and one mistake can send you back to square one. Don’t make these mistakes: 1. Using Online or Out-of-State Forms Generic eviction forms from the internet—or worse, from another state—won't hold up in Alabama courts.