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Other Georgia Landlord/Tenant FAQs

• Q: I Rent A Room In A House. What Are My Rights?
  A: Your legal rights depend on whether you are a tenant, guest or boarder. A tenant is one who pays rent for the exclusive right to use the premises, usually for a … More
• Q: Is My Landlord Required To Provide Me With A Smoke Detector?
  A: Only if the county or city in which you live has a building or housing code that requires that every dwelling built after July 1, 1987 have a smoke detector. Not all … More
• Q: Are Landlords Required To Provide Appliances Such As Refrigerators Or Stoves For Use In Their Units?
  A: There is no state law requiring landlords to furnish appliances such as refrigerators or stoves. You should check your lease to see if such appliances are part of your … More
• Q: A Tenant Wants To Review The Rental File The Landlord Maintains On The Unit. Is The Landlord Required To Allow A Tenant To Review The File?
  A: No, those files are the sole property of the landlord or management company, and the tenant has no legal right to demand access to these files. However, if the file is … More
• Q: Is There A Limit On The Number Of Persons Who Can Reside In A One Bedroom Apartment?
  A: Georgia law does not regulate the number of persons who can reside in a housing unit. However, county or city ordinances would apply and may impose such limits.
• Q: Must I Inform Prospective Tenants That My Rental Property Contains Lead-Based Paint?
  A: Yes, federal law requires that most property owners who rent residential property built before 1978 disclose all known lead­based paint and lead­based paint … More
• Q: What Information Can A Landlord Request On An Application? Can Landlords Charge An Application Fee?
  A: Yes, a landlord can charge an application fee. The following information can be requested on a rental application: name, social security number, current landlord`s … More
• Q: I Recently Inherited Property Which I Do Not Want To Sell At This Time. If I Decide To Rent The Property, What Will My Responsibilities?
  A: If you decide to rent the property, you will be responsible for keeping the unit in safe and habitable condition, making repairs, selecting tenants and collecting rent … More
• Q: I Own Six (6) Houses Which I Rent. It Seems Someone Is Calling All The Time About Repairs. I Want To Continue To Rent The Properties?
  A: A licensed real estate agent with experience in rental property management would have the experience and training considered most desirable to help you. Under Georgia … 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