Are you looking to evict a tenant who has no lease and doesn’t pay rent in Georgia, and wondering what to do? If so, this blog has you covered; here’s everything you need to know. Under the Georgia landlord-tenant law (GA Code Title 44 Chapter 7), property owners have the right to evict a tenant […]
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Sure, evicting a family member from your Georgia property can be anything but easy. However, it can become necessary under certain circumstances. For example, they may have failed to keep their end of the bargain when it comes to paying for things like utilities, groceries, or even a portion of the rent. And this may
As a landlord, you automatically obtain certain responsibilities after establishing a lease with a tenant. And among these responsibilities is ensuring you provide the tenant with a property that meets the state’s basic health, safety, and building codes. If you fail in that responsibility, the tenant may be able to exercise certain legal rights. Including,
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Keeping tenants happy is key to running a successful rental property. Happy tenants stay longer, which means a steady income and less hassle for you. However, retaining tenants isn’t always easy. It’s a challenging responsibility that requires the implementation of the right strategies. These strategies should focus on keeping the tenant happy and loyal, resulting
Click to play Video Transcript Rent is not going up as quickly as it was, but the prices are still on the rise. An 11 Alive viewer contacted our Verify team when she saw a sudden red flag. Jerry Carnes is here to explain what landlords can and cannot do when that lease ends and
GA Code Title 44 Chapter 7 gives landlords the right to evict a tenant under certain legitimate reasons. Including, failing to pay rent, violating a lease term, or even for refusing to leave after the lease has expired. For successful eviction, though, you must follow the proper eviction process. You must not use unlawful eviction
Click to play Video Transcript All right, so I am going to show you a walkthrough of a property that we just had a tenant move out of. We gave them a 120-day notice that we were not going to renew the lease. So we signed a 12-month lease with them and probably didn’t do
Has a guest overstayed their welcome and, despite your nudges, has refused to leave your Georgia home? As a landlord, this situation can create a slew of challenges for you. Because, getting rid of them may not exactly be as easy as locking them out, throwing out their personal belongings, or shutting down utilities to
As a landlord in Georgia, you have a right to evict a tenant for certain legitimate reasons. The following are some legally justified reasons for tenant eviction under GA Code Title 44 Chapter 7.Failing to pay rent on time when it becomes due.Failing to abide by the terms of the lease agreement, such as damaging
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In Georgia, landlords and tenants have certain rights and obligations under GA Code Title 44 Chapter 7 when it comes to repairs. As a landlord, you have a right to require tenants to make repairs to damages that exceed normal wear and tear. On your part, you must needed or requested repairs within “reasonable” time.
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