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I have been living in my mom’s house for the past 4 years and have been her primary caregiver as her dementia worsened. I do not have a lease nor did I pay rent. However, I am now paying all the utilities. My mom is now in memory care and my siblings want to prepare the house to sell or lease. I... View More 
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
Your situation sounds challenging, and it's understandable you're seeking clarity on your rights and protections under these circumstances. Given your role as a primary caregiver and the changes in your living situation, it's natural to have concerns about your next steps and housing... View More
I moved to Georgia in June 2023 for a promised freelance job, but it fell through. Financially struggling, I ended up staying with my girlfriend's family, who welcomed me without setting a specific timeframe. My own family situation is unstable, with my mom unexpectedly leaving for New York.... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
In Georgia, as in most states, your situation involves understanding tenant rights, even if there's no formal lease agreement. If you've been living in your girlfriend's family home without a specific agreement, you might still be considered a tenant at will. This generally means... View More
I've lived here for 8 yrs with the owner. He passed away 2 weeks ago. His girlfriend who doesn't live here typed a letter telling me I had 30 days to move. But I had an agreement with my roommate (owner).
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
Given your situation, it's important to understand your rights as a tenant and the legal process that may apply in this circumstance. Generally, when a property owner passes away, the disposition of the property and the rights of tenants can be governed by state laws and any existing lease... View More
We have the Early Termination by Tenant clause in our rental lease. Our lease ends on May 31st 2024. We gave notice on December 29th 2023. How much do we pay? Is it 35% after we gave notice (which is 35% from Jan to May rent) or 35% of the months rent after we vacate ((which is 35% from Mar to May... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2024
The early termination clause in your Georgia lease agreement specifies that upon early termination, the tenant is required to pay 35% of the sum of the rental payments remaining for the current lease term. The ambiguity arises from whether this calculation should start from the date notice was... View More
Never had a rental agreement or paid rent she left 60 day notice and filed for eviction and won because she said she was selling it what do I do do I have options I have to be out by the 12th of feb
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In situations like yours, where you've invested money into a property you've lived in without a formal rental agreement, you might have some options to recover the value of the improvements made, depending on the specifics of your case and state law. In Georgia, as in many states, the... View More
Never had a rental agreement or paid rent she left 60 day notice and filed for eviction and won because she said she was selling it what do I do do I have options I have to be out by the 12th of feb
answered on Feb 3, 2024
As far as the eviction goes, if your 7-day right to appeal has expired, there is not much you can do about that. Regarding the property itself, you may have some claim to the sales proceeds. It will depend on whether your mother had a will and whether she named you as a beneficiary. If your mother... View More
Is not working been a week now what options do I have
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
In Georgia, tenants have rights regarding the habitability of their rental units. If you've been experiencing issues with your apartment, such as faulty doors, cabinets, or a malfunctioning furnace, you have several options. First, you should notify your landlord or property management company... View More
My roommate who lives in the same apartment can confirm nothing was on the door that day. We have a witness that we were not properly served an eviction notice but still being made to get out. The courts failed to make sure I got it. there was no 24 or 48 hour follow up either. Therefore I was... View More
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answered on Jan 19, 2024
If you were not personally served with an eviction notice and it was not posted on your door, you may have valid concerns about the legality of the service. The fact that your roommate can confirm that nothing was on the door on the specified day provides valuable evidence supporting your claim.... View More
In the state of Georgia
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answered on Jan 11, 2024
In Georgia, eviction laws typically apply to traditional landlord-tenant relationships and may not directly apply to extended stay hotels. However, the terms of your agreement with the extended stay hotel, outlined in your rental contract, will dictate the specifics of your situation. If... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
If you have been living in a home in Georgia for four years and the homeowner is now telling you that you do not have access to the living room, it raises concerns about your rights as a tenant. Generally, tenants have the right to access common areas of the rental property, which may include the... View More
I was renting, no written lease, a storage unit located on my property. The owner of the contents died more than 3 years ago and the administrator of his estate has not come forward to pay accumulating rent and claim items. Can I take possession of the contents, including an antique car and sell... View More
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
In the scenario where you were renting a storage unit on your property without a written lease, and the owner of the contents passed away more than three years ago with no action from the estate administrator, the legal standing to take possession of the items can be complex. Georgia laws typically... View More
Mobile home was left to my sister and I by my late father in 2021 and the land owner never communicated any expectations, demands, etc to my sister or I after inheriting the mobile home following the death of our father, the original home owner. Now he's threatened to remove the home himself... View More
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
In Georgia, the specific time frame a landowner must give a mobile home owner to remove their property from the land can vary based on several factors, including the terms of any lease or agreement and local regulations. However, if there's no existing lease or agreement specifying this,... View More
I want to know what grounds do I have as a tenant to fight for my rights against an awful and unfair property management company that preys on low income families?
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
Predatory practices by a property management company can take various forms, such as unfair lease terms, excessive fees, or failure to maintain safe and habitable living conditions. As a tenant, you have rights protected under Georgia law and possibly local ordinances.
Firstly, familiarize... View More
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answered on Nov 21, 2023
No, a temporary administrator does not have the authority to determine who can live in the deceased's home or who needs to be evicted. This is because a temporary administrator is only appointed to manage the estate of the deceased until a permanent administrator or executor is appointed. The... View More
I recently broke up with my girlfriend, who has no job and pays nothing, but lives with me in my friend's house. She then abruptly revealed that she is pregnant, a child I do not want. She agreed at first and scheduled an appointment to have an abortion, but is now changing her mind, holding... View More
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answered on Nov 19, 2023
1. In Georgia she is allowed to record without your consent.
2. You can't evict her because it's not your house. You certainly can move if you want to be away from her.
3. You can't force her to have an abortion.
4. She can have the baby and seek child... View More
He is a couple of days behind on his room rent, so they have cut the power off to the room, saying he can remove his belongings, or pay. He intends on paying when he gets paid and has told them this. Is this legal?
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
In Georgia, the legality of a motel cutting off power to a room due to non-payment of rent can be complex and depends on various factors. If your friend has been living there for over three months, he may have some tenant rights, even if the motel doesn't qualify as an extended stay hotel.... View More
Bad Reputation. Quite introvert. Defensive
Very fed up . Crime ramped. Nothing’s ever
Done . Survival. Tell and never offer a bit of assistance. True . Down here blacks worst that Marietta where I had to go to court 4 times. Go figure. And Domion no one wanted a minute. Shut up .... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
You feel like your voice has been ignored for too long, and that can be frustrating. It’s painful when authorities fail to address your concerns or offer the help you need.
You deserve a safe environment where your fears and complaints are taken seriously. When discrimination or... View More
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
answered on Dec 10, 2024
There are some organizations that specialize in providing assistance in these types of situations. The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer Foundation has a website with helpful information: https://avlf.org/get-help/landlord-tenant-disputes/
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
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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
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