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My landlord is evicting me for damages to my apartment and past due rent. I have lived in my apartment since April of 2020 and haven’t had to pay rent due to my apartment being income based. The damages was washable paint my 4 year old twins got on the floor that I cleaned up. I’ve been... View More 
My four year old twins got into the arts and crafts supplies and put paint on my floor, door, and refrigerator. My landlord saw it and immediately sent me an eviction notice. I cleaned the paint up but is still pressing charges against me for damage to property,I’m also facing eviction and was... View More
The paint was washable my four year old twins played in the paint on the floor. I haven’t received any past due rent notices or any notices pertaining to damages found in my apartment. My landlord never asked questions or checked to see if I had cleaned the paint off the floor. I was never... View More
the house was condemned within the first month
he forced entry when i wasnt home screwed the windows closed on the outide
people has tried to come inside the resident with me inside
threathen me with an eviction notice since week 3
sent people to peak inside the... View More
I paid my rent but my brother got behind on his half,so me and my son getting kicked out but the landlord said in court my brother could stay,that it wasn't about the money she just wanted me to leave
Recently, I had an inspection performed by the Housing voucher program to renew my lease with the Apartments. There were repairs needed before my lease could be renewed and they were submitted to the apartment complex. The maintenance guys showed up to do the repairs on the one day I was not at... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
If the tenancy was intended to be joint tenancy and not tenancy in common, survivorship rights should be automatic. If that is the case, the only thing necessary to vest title in the survivor would be a Affidavit of Survivorship and a copy of the death certificate. A complete review of the deed... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2024
It sounds like you're worried because your storage facility in Augusta cut your lock after you were 15 days late on payment and took pictures of your belongings. In Georgia, storage facilities often have policies that allow them to take certain actions when payments are overdue. Cutting the... View More
petition to proceed in review in the pauperis... pauperis affidavit is denied so file fees are due in 30 days does affidavit denied mean my filed review isn't going to be scheduled for court? or it won't be scheduled for court without personal fee payment by 30 days?
state of Georgia
If we sign this lease we are waiving our rights to take this corporation to court in any way, shape or form. If we don't sign this lease we will be held to a month to month lease at a much higher rate or evicted.
We just discovered the FTC rulings against this business and HB 404 (in... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
You have several options to consider in this situation. First, carefully review the lease terms with a trusted attorney to understand the implications of signing versus not signing. It’s important to know your rights and any potential consequences fully.
Given the FTC rulings and HB 404... View More
Infested within the home that I was unaware of I contacted my landlord in March and she told me to by rat traps which I did and since have caught 9 rats and there is something still in the home that’s leaving rat poop and has chewed through the walls . You can hear something moving around in the... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2024
Given what you have described in your question, it appears that you may qualify for termination of your lease under what is known as a "Constructive Eviction". A review of the terms of the lease would be necessary to advise specifically, however, I recommend that you speak with an... View More
I went to court for non rent payment and was given an eviction which my lease terminate on Sept 30 but the office manger renewed my lease so does it mean that I don't have to leave and does she need to do the eviction process all over
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
If your lease was renewed by the property manager after the court ordered your eviction, it may change your current situation. The renewal could mean that your tenancy is extended under the new lease terms, potentially pausing the eviction process. However, it's important to confirm the... View More
Or moved it off my property what do I do next
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
First, check your local and state laws regarding abandoned property or vehicles, as these can vary significantly. Often, there is a specific process for handling abandoned trailers or personal property left on your land after an eviction. You might need to post a notice on the trailer and send a... View More
Or moved it off my property what do I do next
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
First, check your local and state laws regarding abandoned property or vehicles, as these can vary significantly. Often, there is a specific process for handling abandoned trailers or personal property left on your land after an eviction. You might need to post a notice on the trailer and send a... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2024
What you are describing is a "Self Help" eviction. These are illegal in Georgia. You have a legally actionable cause of action. I would retain an attorney immediately.
Threats of throwing me out n 7 days cussed at screamed yelling at called out of my name
Can I do anything legally
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
I understand you're in a difficult situation. Based on the information you've provided, it appears you may have several legal rights as a tenant in Georgia. Here's a brief overview of some key points:
1. Habitability: Landlords are required to maintain rental properties in a... View More
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answered on Jun 1, 2024
If the police tried to charge you with trespassing at a hotel room due to a wrongful eviction, it's crucial to remain calm and assert your rights. Explain to the police that you believe there has been a mistake regarding your eviction. Provide any documentation or evidence you have, such as a... View More
i have a partner, whom we share the lease with that we had residents living in there, until my partner didn't follow all of the rules and regulations, so the APS came out again and arrested me with a warrant. how can i get these dropped?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your legal troubles. It sounds like a difficult and stressful situation. A few thoughts:
First and foremost, given the seriousness of felony charges, I strongly recommend consulting with a criminal defense attorney who can review the specifics of your case and... View More
My family and I have been residing at our hotel from the past 7 months. We are self employed and have fallen behind in payments for the last 2 days. They have now stated they will place us out. They have not reduced state taxes or hotel fees even though we have spent everyday and night at the... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In Georgia, hotels are not typically considered permanent residences, and therefore, standard landlord-tenant laws may not apply. However, there are some circumstances where a hotel guest may establish tenancy rights, depending on the length of their stay and the specific agreement with the hotel.... View More
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