They have had pest control come out but he isn't using proper chemicals for German Roaches. I had to throw out my microwave because a nest was in it, what are my options and rights
You can sue the landlord in Superior Court to force a repair (AKA extermination of the roaches) and obtain damages for failure to repair. If you live in a rental house, you also have the option of informing the landlord that you intend to repair the situation yourself by hiring your own licensed... Read more »
We were informed to do free estimates for repairs to house when estimates came in and we provided our issues in written form she went to police came to home with them for a inspection that was never scheduled and then sent us a 30-day vacate premises notice
There is a new Georgia law that protects tenants for being kicked out simply because they complain of a health and safety problem with the rental property.
The new law is OCGA 44-7-24
You may or may not fall under this new section
The only thing that was paid was the application fee.
You signed the contract. Look at the contract to determine if you have a grace period to terminate the lease.
You didn't state why you wanted to terminate the lease. The reason for wanting to break the lease may change my answer.
Paula McGill
demandingjustice@gmail.com
My now ex and I purchased a house last year. Both of our names are on the deed & mortgage. We tried to live as roommates but that was not worked. I recently moved all of my belongings from the home. He claims I abandoned the house. If I still pay utilities and have mail coming to the house can he... Read more »
He doesn't know the law.
You still have an ownership interest in the property.
Therefore, you should seek counsel who specializes in real estate to force a partition of the property, if possible.
This may cause the house to be sold or to force him to buy you out.... Read more »
My landlord terminated my lease 2 months early without providing me any documentation about a 30-60 day notice I also fixed the the damages I caused and cleaned unit before leaving I was told I would get a deducted deposit back it has been 30 days and my old landlord has yet to call me and refuses... Read more »
You received some type of statement from your landlord. What did your landlord say about ending your lease?
The time to challenge the early termination was before you moved.
Now that you moved, it is questionable if you can sue him for breach of contract.
As far as your... Read more »
Hes throwing me out 24hrs from now unless i perform sexual favor what are my rights what should i do when i have nowhere to go
If you are month to month or have a lease, he can throw your things out on the street without a writ from the court.
He will have to file a dispossessory, win, then get a writ.
If he throws your things out or if he files a dispossessory affidavit in court, contact an experienced... Read more »
If you have pictures of the condition of the property, send copies of your evidence to the landlord.
If the two of you cannot come to an agreement, sue in Magistrate Court.
If the creditor can't serve you in person, he can seek service by publication. If that is granted, you will be deemed served in accordance with the law.
If you don't answer the service by publication, the creditor can seek a default judgment. If the judgment is granted, your wages can be... Read more »
We payed novmbers rent late and now shes telling us 30 days but above reads 60 days
If you don't have a written lease that shortens the notice to 30 days, it's 60 days.
Normally, when the landlord makes the fatal mistake of not adding "all others" to the dispossessory affidavit, the sheriff's office will not approve the removal of possessions from the house if someone objects.
Everyone else can file to stop the eviction or contact the sheriff's office... Read more »
I also found out that she was selling the house or that the house was sold on the day the house sold and now she's calling asking if we are found a place to move yet but my one-year lease isn't up until February
Look at your lease. If the lease doesn't terminate if the house is sold, the new owner takes subject to the lease. He or she will have to wait until February unless your lease is bought out by agreement or there is an early termination provision in the lease.
She says they have to wait for the routine maintenance schedule to check the filters for smoke. I’m having health issues that I think are related to the smoking. The smell comes into my apartment through the vents.
You can send a letter to the tenant noting the nuisance and informing him/her if it doesn't stop, you intend to sue her.
I have photos of the rotten porch as well as the huge holes in the road outside the house
Please let me know what reasons the landlord has given for filing the eviction.
Last 4 years we own a home I’m georgia where I reside I don’t work who is entitled to the home him or I my name is not on the deed but I have lived here for 5 years
The answer is too long for this type of forum.
However, if he bought the house during the marriage it is very likely you have equity in the property.
If he bought before you were married, you may still be entitled to an equitable share of the property.
Moreover, if you have... Read more »
We are breaking up I asked him what he wanted to do about house he said it would be best to take my name off the deed I said not without negotiating a fair amount my lowest price was 21K seems more than reasonable to me especially when I know he has it in the bank.
The two of you may want to hire an appraiser to determine the market value of the property.
If you are going to split the equity in half, you would be entitled to 50% of
The value of the property
Less
The outstanding mortgage
You may want to consult with a... Read more »
Hi I have a client who wants to sell her townhouse in a community with an HOA. According to the HOA President, she has $25,000+ in dues unpaid. There is also a tax delinquency, which may send the property to auction. She hasn't lived there in almost a decade, and the community looks like a third... Read more »
Look at the bylaws first. That may answer several of your questions.
Also, there may be an issue with self-dealing and breach of fiduciary duty. This would be a corporate litigation matter if it is not addressed in the bylaws.
Unless the lease shortens the period, the following applies:
On a written contract (lease) - 6 years
On an oral contract - 4 years
Property damage - 4 years
My landlord and I got into an heated discussion yesterday ( October 26,2019) this happened early in the morning. Later, that night his wife comes to my bedroom door and tells me that they have somebody that's going to start occupying my room in there house Monday October 28,2019. We don't have a... Read more »
If you pay by the month without a lease that shortens the notice time, the landlord is required to give you 60 days notice.
I currently rent one of two rooms in the basement of LL's home which has a private entrance. My LL and her family reside above the basement. At times, she or a family member has come to the basement during or after showering to inquire or complain about my water usage. She does not give notice and... Read more »
You signed a lease that gave the landlord unlimited access. I've had cases with similar provisions. In those cases, the judge held the tenant to the lease.
If you don't want the landlord to access your room while you are in, use a mobile security bar. They sell them on Amazon. It fits... Read more »
Landlord/Tenant issue
If a Defendant has claims against the Plaintiff that arises out of the same transaction and occurrence, the Defendant must file a counterclaimat the time an answer is filed unless the matter is in Magistrate Court. You have additional time to file it in that court.
Check the rules or... Read more »
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
