Q: Landlord/Tenant question about eviction process in Georgia!
Due to a family emergency with my elderly parents, I had to relocate to Michigan. I could not pay my rent on April 1st. I contacted my landlord on March 31st and explained to them my situation. I have never been late on my rent until April. On April 11th, I received an email from my landlord stating that they are starting Eviction Process on me. I have emailed them several times to let them know of my intent to pay. I am sending them half of what I owe and the other half in two weeks plus late fees.
My landlord states that they will only accept FULL payment and if I don't send full by 24th, they will charge me for next month. My lease is up April 22nd. They also stated that they will send back any partial payment. Is this legal?
A:
You need to contact a Georgia attorney if the property is located in Georgia.
If Georgia law is anything like Michigan law, you may be in a tough spot with your lease expiring. The landlord could elect not to renew your lease regardless of your payment situation - the question would be a matter of "when" not "if" an eviction action against you could succeed.
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