After a warrant of eviction has been filed by an apartment complex, how long after does the eviction take place?

The apartment has to file an eviction complaint, otherwise known as an Affidavit for Summons of Dispossessory or a Dispossessory Warrant. Once you...

Harrasment and intimidation from neighbor

Do you have a home owners association? If so, talk with them first. If not, then try speaking with the neighbor or having an attorney send a...

I hired a tub re finisher to work in my bathroom. He came and convinced me to do the tile wall also. His work was horrible

Anyone can file an lien and cloud one's title. Unfortunately, this is the way our system is set up here in Georgia, as it is in most...

Is the landlord engaging in illegal or questionable practices?

A $4.99 water bill sounds like it only included the service fee or something along those lines. Regardless, I would inquire as to the following:...

It's been 30 days, does my landlord have to return my entire deposit?

If the estimated repair costs totaled the amount of the security deposit, the landlord is likely retaining the security deposit for that purpose. ...

How can I get out of my lease? What rights do I have?

Breaking your lease early may depend on the terms of the lease itself. If it contains an early termination provision for the tenant, look closely...

Where do I need to sue my landlord?

You would sue her in DeKalb County via the Georgia Long-Arm Statute, which is at O.C.G.A. Sec. 9-10-91, as she transacts business in the State of...

Can a real estate attorney handle tenant-landlord issues?

Most real estate attorneys, especially those involved in real estate litigation, can handle a tenant-landlord matter. What sort of dispute is it,...

Under Georgia law, landlords have a duty to repair unsafe conditions which were or could have been discovered during an inspection of the property....

There is no requirement under Georgia law to have a lease notarized, although longer leases and/or commercial leases are generally notarized as the...