I moved this to the landlord/tenant practice area. This question is really dependent on the specific terms of the lease, and Georgia security...

There are no specific rules in Georgia on how or when a landlord can increase rent. OCGA § 44-7-7 specifies that landlords must give at least 60...

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I moved this to the Landlord/Tenant category. First, look at your lease carefully. The language of the lease may limit your options. ...

I changed the practice area because this is more a general real estate question. I take it she does not live in the home and that is why, as an...

Unfortunately, it sounds like the builder is not honoring its warranty. My suggestion is engage an attorney to send a demand letter to the...

You raise many questions that are hard to fully address on Avvo. As background, since there is no lease you would likely be considered a "tenant...

Generally residential leases last for one year and then expire. At that point, the landlord can offer a new lease with different terms.

I moved this to the Landlord/Tenant practice area. This is a common scenario where, for any number of reasons, the Landlord is late in...

There is good legal precedent in Georgia for the position that a "residential purposes" clause in the HOA Covenants does not bar renting out one...

I take it that you consider the house to be yours because you are making mortgage payments. And the two of you are now separated so you want him...