Kingsland, GA asked in Criminal Law, Real Estate Law, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for Georgia

Q: We are renting a house in St. Mary's GA. We were called yesterday by Magnolia Rental that our house was foreclosed.

We just paid our rent. They said it went to the homeowner ad we couldn't get it back. We meet with Magnolia Rental at 12 today. We have only been here 5 months. Please Help!!!! We also got 2 foreclosure notices in the mail in the past 2 weeks ad we turned those into Magnolia ad asked about them, they said not to worry, it was not true.

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William C. Head
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Sandy Springs, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: You should call the District Attorney, about possible Fraud charges against the owner. He took your money, already knowing that he was not able to pay the bank. Cannot assist you to stay in the property, if he no longer is the owner.

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