Wow, sorry this happened to you. On these facts it sounds like you have a strong claim for fraud, for your actual damages and punitive...

You should wait for the Sheriff. If you change the locks without a formal eviction, you may be liable to your tenant for trespass, conversion...

It is not legal for her to hold your property, regardless of whether you owe her rent. It is theft. I suggest calling a non-emergency number for...

Yes. I strongly suggest that you consult with an attorney to help prepare a contract. Unfortunately, relationships do not always last and you are...

Generally, if your home is subject to a Homeowner's Association and the HOA is acting pursuant to its bylaws and properly recorded Covenants,...

I changed the practice area because this is a general real estate question, not specific to land use or zoning. The short answer is no. Your...

Probably. The statute of limitations for breach of contract in Georgia is six years. If the lease states that the deposit was owed when you moved...

These are my suggestions for possible steps you can take: 1) Get a survey. I know you have found the surveying pins, but an official survey...

Unfortunately, the recent pandemic has made this a more complicated answer because on March 14, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court entered an order...