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i have posted earlier re: atenant...i went and door was unlocked so i entered. the stench was horrible! he had gotten a dog and the dog was in house alone for who knows how long. should i call health dept..dont want property condemed. there is no animal control here.

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Reputation Level 12
As a pet lover I suggest you do what is required to ensure the safety and well-being of the animal. As a landlord-tenant attorney, I suggest you contact the tenant in writing, refering to applicable sections of your lease, and remind them that they must keep the property in good condition. If the tenant doesn't respond properly, and they are in violation of the lease, you can then move forward with an eviction proceeding. I suggest you hire an attorney as soon as it appears that the tenant will not cooperate.

Reputation Level 18
You should call the police or your local animal shelter for guidance. I did a Google search on Ocilla Georgia animal control and got several hits.

Good luck.

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