Alabama Code Title 35. Property § 35-9A-404

(a) The landlord is not responsible for the payment of utility services unless agreed in the lease.

(b) If contrary to the rental agreement or Section 35-9A-204, after receiving notice of the breach from the tenant, the landlord willfully or negligently fails to promptly make available heat, running water, hot water, electric, gas, or other essential service, the tenant may:

(c) If the tenant proceeds under this section, the tenant may not proceed under Section 35-9A-401 as to that breach.

(d) Rights of the tenant under this section do not arise if the condition was caused by the willful or negligent act or omission of the tenant, a member of the tenant's family, a licensee, or other person on the premises with the tenant's consent.