Georgia Rights for Tenants Lawyers

Do I need to have a lawyer if I'm being evicted?
If your landlord wants to evict you from your house or apartment, he or she must file a complaint against you in court, and prove that you have done something to violate your rental agreement. There are many rules and procedures that landlords must follow in order to pursue an eviction against you, which vary from state to state. In some states, evictions are filed in small claims … more
How to Deal With Being Evicted
For many tenants, the first response to a threatened eviction is one of concern, fear and even anger. There is no doubt that an eviction is a stressful event. However, tenants should know that they have certain rights and that state laws require certain procedures to be followed that may give them additional time to find a new place to live or even prevent an eviction. Know Your Tenant … more

How To Rent a Home
Look for available homes A great source for renting information is the internet. Most every publication that you could find that lists apartments and homes for rent are on the internet as well. Private classified services such as Craigslist.com are great resources as well if you are looking for individual units. Be prepared If you come to meet the landlord be prepared with all of … more
How To Break a Lease
A lease is a contract between a tenant and a landlord that allows a tenant to live in a residence for a certain amount of time for a certain amount of money. If a tenant wishes to break their lease normally they must have good cause or have found someone else to rent the unit. Otherwise they may still be required to pay rent. However, if you do move out the landlord is … more

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