09/08/2026
NEW PROTECTIONS AGAINST REAL ESTATE FRAUD IN ALABAMA
Effective **October 1, 2026**, Alabama’s new **Property Protection Act of 2026 (Act 2026-536)** strengthens protections against seller impersonation and title fraud.
The new law includes enhanced seller identity verification, stronger criminal penalties, an administrative process for addressing fraudulent conveyances, the Alabama Title Fraud Recovery Fund, expedited quiet-title remedies, and authorization for property-owner recording notifications.
The legislation is particularly important as fraudsters increasingly target **vacant, unimproved, and mortgage-free property** through remote and electronic transactions.
For property owners and real estate professionals, the takeaway is simple: **verify the seller, verify ownership, and take title fraud seriously.**
Hazelwood Firm | Hazelwood Title Co.
The Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026 is effective on October 1, 2026 with the purpose of preventing seller impersonation fraud. The Act authorizes the Commission to take action when this type of fraud occurs. A common example of seller impersonation fraud involves a person pretending to be th...
