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Georgia Landlord/Tenant FAQs

• Q: I Own A Six Unit Residential Apartment Building Which I Rent. There Is A Parking Lot With Designated Parking Places. What Can I Do About Unauthorized Parking?
  A: If you own the parking lot and have posted notice, you can have the unauthorized cars removed. The notice must be visible and state that unauthorized vehicles may be … More
• Q: What Is A Lease And Why Is It Important?
  A: A lease is a contract between the landlord and the tenant. The lease sets forth the rights and responsibilities of both the landlord and the tenant. The lease allows … More
• Q: What Should A Lease Contain?
  A: The most important document is the lease between the landlord and tenant. The lease is a contract. Unless the lease contains illegal provisions, a court will require … More
• Q: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of A Written Lease?
  A: The advantages of a written lease are generally considered to be certainty and clarity. The lease sets the rent for the lease term. Unless the language of the lease … More
• Q: Does A Tenant Have Any Rights When There Is Not A Written Lease?
  A: A tenant who occupies rental property with the landlord`s consent and makes rent payments without a written lease is called a tenant­at­will. Georgia … More
• Q: Aren't All Leases Standard? What Difference Does It Make Whether The Tenant Reads The Lease Before Signing It?
  A: Although many leases are similar, there is no such thing as a standard lease provided or approved by any public agency or court. Lease agreements differ from landlord … More
• Q: When Should The Tenant Expect To Get A Copy Of The Lease?
  A: It is a good idea to get a copy of the lease before signing so that you will have a chance to review it. A tenant should be given a copy of the lease and any rules or … More
• Q: The Resident Management Of My Apartment Complex Refuses To Provide Me With The Name And Address Of The Property Owner. How Can I Obtain This Information?
  A: At the time you signed your lease you should have been given the name and address of the owner of the property or his authorized agent for purposes of receiving … More
• Q: Is There A Seventy-Two (72) Hour Period After Signing My Lease During Which I Can Change My Mind And Get Out Of The Lease?
  A: No, there is not a cooling off period allowed in Georgia landlord tenant law which would enable you to change your mind after signing a lease. If you decide not to … More
• Q: I Am A Tenant Who Is In Active Military Service And Live In Off-Base Rental Housing. My Lease Is For One Year And Is Renewable.
  A: If a tenant is on active military duty and receives either permanent change of station orders or temporary duty orders in excess of three months, the tenant is liable … More
• Q: When The Lease Has Expired But The Landlord Has Continued To Take Rental Payments, What Rights Does A Tenant Have?
  A: The tenant needs to read the expired lease carefully, especially the language on renewal or extension. The language of the lease will control. Generally, where the … More

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