Tenants

Under Georgia law (GA Code Title 44 Chapter 7), both landlords and tenants have certain rights and responsibilities. As a tenant, you have a right to live in a habitable home, request for repairs whenever necessary, and sue for damages arising from the landlord’s negligence, among others. On your landlord’s part, they too have certain […]

As a tenant in Georgia, state law guarantees you certain rights. Among these is the right to live in a home that meets the basic structural, health, and safety codes. Other rights guaranteed under Chapter 7, Title 44 of GA Codes include the following. But, what exactly does the law say when it comes to

As a tenant in Georgia, you obtain a smorgasbord of rights once you establish a lease with a landlord. For instance, you obtain the right to have needed or requested repairs made within a “reasonable period.” Other rights you enjoy under GA Code Title 44 Chapter 7 include the following. The following are answers to

As a tenant in Georgia, you have a right to live in habitable living conditions. This legal right is enshrined under the state’s “implied warranty of habitability.” The warranty simply requires landlords to only rent out a unit that meets the basic structural, safety, and health codes. At the state level, landlords must provide the

Just because you are on a month-to-month lease doesn’t mean you have fewer rights than the one on a fixed-term lease. Georgia law (GA Code Title 44 Chapter 7) grants all tenants equal rights (and responsibilities). Below are answers to commonly asked questions regarding tenant rights on a month-to-month lease. What Rights Do Tenants on

Once you start renting a rental property in Georgia, you automatically obtain certain rights. These rights are enshrined under Chapter 7, Title 44 of Georgia Codes. These guarantee you protection against potentially difficult landlords who may want to violate your rights. In today’s blog, we’ll look at 9 things that a landlord cannot do in Georgia.Illegal