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Georgia Landlord/Tenant FAQs

• Q: My Lease Agreement Says That The Tenant Is Responsible For All Repairs. Does The Landlord Not Have A Responsibility For Repairs?
  A: The landlord has a responsibility to keep the rental property in repair. The lease should not require the tenant to make repairs or waive the landlord`s responsibility … More
• Q: The Landlord Promised To Replace The Carpet Before I Moved In. I Have Been Living Here For Three (3) Months.
  A: The landlord may be responsible for fulfilling a verbal promise to replace the carpet. You would have to go to court, prove the promise was made and ask the court to … More
• Q: I Spoke To My Landlord Over A Month Ago About Repairing A Leak In The Kitchen, But It Still Has Not Been Done. What Can A Tenant Do?
  A: First, you must notify the landlord of the condition needing repair. It is best to give a written, dated notice informing the landlord of the problem and keep a copy … More
• Q: My Lease Specifically Requires The Landlord To Provide Air Conditioning During The Summer. It Has Been Out Of Order For Six Weeks.
  A: Unless found in the local ordinance, air conditioning is not a service commonly found under the landlord`s duty to repair. Because your lease specifies air … More
• Q: 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.
  A: 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 … More
• Q: I Do Not Have A Written Lease Agreement But I Am Renting An Apartment Month-To-Month. The Landlord Is Refusing To Make Repairs.
  A: Yes, regardless of whether or not you have a written lease, your landlord is obligated under state law to make repairs. A tenant­at­will has the right to use … More
• Q: Is Pest Control Part Of The Maintenance Responsibilities Of The Landlord?
  A: No, unless your rental agreement provides that the landlord will supply pest control services. The lease should be read to see if pest control is specified as the … More
• Q: My Landlord Will Not Repair A Broken Parking Lot Light. I Am Concerned About My Safety. What Can I Do To Force The Landlord To Make Repairs?
  A: Your landlord is obligated to keep the premises in repair under Georgia law. You need to give written notice of the problem to both the local property manager and the … More
• Q: 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.
  A: 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 … More
• Q: One Of My Tenants Has Re-Wallpapered A Bathroom And Did A Very Poor Job. The Tenant Did Not Ask My Permission. Can A Tenant Make Alterations?
  A: As a general rule, a tenant is prohibited from substantially altering leased premises without the landlord`s consent. A tenant may make minor alterations to the … More
• Q: 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: 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 … More

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