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Does A Tenant Have Any Rights When There Is Not A Written Lease?

A tenant who occupies rental property with the landlord`s consent and makes rent payments without a written lease is called a tenant­at­will. Georgia landlord­tenant law, including eviction laws and security deposits laws, still applies. A tenant­at­will has the right to occupy and use the rented premises subject to any restrictions upon which the landlord and […]

Is A Landlord Required To Give The Tenant The Interest Earned On The Security Deposit?

No. Georgia law does not require the landlord to place the security deposit in an interest bearing account nor does the law require that any interest that is earned be paid to the tenant. However, the tenant and landlord may agree that the landlord will provide interest earned on the security deposit and, if agreed […]

Can A Landlord Charge Different Rents For The Same Type Of Unit?

A landlord can charge different rates for identical apartment units if both the landlord and the tenant agree to the rental rate. However, the landlord cannot base the difference in rent on the tenant`s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or family status. Also, a landlord may not advertise rates at a certain rent […]

How Often Can A Private Landlord Raise The Rent In A Year? Is There A Limit On How Much Rent Can Be Raised Each Time An Increase Is Put Into Effect?

The answers to these questions will be found in your lease. If there is a lease, rent can only be increased as allowed under the terms of the lease. The lease determines whether or not and how often the landlord can raise the rent. If the tenant does not have a lease, the landlord must […]

I Paid The Rent On The 5th Of The Month. The Manager Charged Me A $15.00 Late Fee. Is There A Grace Period Under Georgia Law?

The date the rent is due should be stated in your lease or agreed upon by the landlord and tenant. There is no law which specifies any grace period or designates a rent due date. Rather, a grace period is a matter of agreement between the landlord and tenant. It allows the tenant extra time […]

The Roof On My Unit Is Leaking Badly. I Notified The Landlord And It Was Fixed But It Took About Three Weeks To Have The Repairs Completed.

Under certain circumstances a tenant may be entitled to a reduction of rent by the diminished value of the premises due to need for repairs. Such a claim is best brought with the advice and guidance of an attorney. Generally, a landlord will not be required to compensate a tenant for the temporary loss of […]

A Tenant Of Mine Changed The Locks On The Unit Without My Permission And Will Not Give Me A Set Of Keys. The Locks Were Not Broken.

Unless the lease prohibits the tenant from changing the locks without permission, the tenant is permitted to do so. Unless the lease states that the tenant must give the landlord a key, the tenant is not obligated to do so. When the tenant vacates the premises, the tenant either has to turn over the new […]

There Is A Tree On The Property I Am Renting. I Would Like To Cut It Down Because I Fear It Might Fall On My Home. Can I Cut Down The Tree?

A tenant does not have the right to cut or destroy growing trees or otherwise injure the property. A tenant has a right to use and enjoy the rental property but not to make changes in the property. You should contact your landlord informing him of your concerns about the tree, the danger you believe […]

Today I Received A Dispossessory Affidavit Because I Failed To Pay My Rent The First Of The Month. I Now Have Money To Pay My Rent.

A tenant whose landlord has filed a dispossessory affidavit because of non­payment of rent may be able to avoid being evicted by paying all that the landlord alleges is due plus court costs. This amount should be stated on the dispossessory summons served on the tenant. The tenant must offer payment within seven (7) days […]

My Landlord Removed All My Possessions And Changed The Locks On The Apartment. He Did Not Give Me Any Warning.

Self help evictions, including changing the locks, are illegal under Georgia Landlord Tenant law. You may take action against the landlord for any damages you suffer due to his wrongful conduct. It is best that this type of action be pursued with the assistance of a legal representative. If you can not obtain an attorney, […]