Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026 establishes best practices for title agents, attorneys, realtors, and notaries public to prevent title fraud.

The Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026 establishes best practices for title agents, attorneys, realtors, and notaries public to prevent title fraud. It classifies the crime of fraudulent sale of real property as a Class D felony and establishes the crime of aggravated fraudulent sale of real property as a Class C felony. The act creates the Alabama Title Fraud Recovery Fund to compensate individuals injured by title conveyance fraud for actual economic damages. It also establishes an administrative complaint process for real property owners to ensure compliance with the act.

Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026 establishes best practices for title agents, attorneys, realtors, and notaries public to prevent title fraud.

The Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026 establishes best practices for title agents, attorneys, realtors, and notaries public to prevent title fraud. It classifies the crime of fraudulent sale of real property as a Class D felony and establishes the crime of aggravated fraudulent sale of real property as a Class C felony. The act creates the Alabama Title Fraud Recovery Fund to compensate individuals injured by title conveyance fraud for actual economic damages. It also establishes an administrative complaint process for real property owners to ensure compliance with the act.