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You haven't indicated how much losing your security deposit will cost you; would it be cheaper to simply purchase a few of the smaller 5000 BTU window units to help with the air conditioning? These are typically only a bit over $100 at Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart. I'm in Georgia too and use...

The process of eviction typically starts with what is known as a Pay or Quit notice to the tenant giving them a certain number of days to remedy the situation (in this case pay what you owe or "quit"...move out of the rental unit). If not remedied the landlord/management then files for the...

All states give a landlord a certain amount of time to return the security deposit to the vacating tenants. Even in those states that require a walk through, damages above normal wear and tear can sometimes be found after this walk through. Dirt, carpet cleaning and painting (depending on the...

If you do not have a written contract (i.e., a written lease) and you pay your rent on a monthly basis, you have a month to month tenancy (sometimes known as a "tenancy at will" in some states). You can terminate this type of tenancy with a 30 day WRITTEN notice saying you wish to do so. This...

Since you admitted that your personally owned washing machine overflowed and caused this that required enough damage that padding had to be removed, fans had to be brought in and damages from this overflow reached a neighbors property, what makes you believe you do not owe for these repairs...

Keep in mind that you are posting this on the 24th day of the month when your rent is due on the first day of the month. IF the landlord is going through the eviction process and it has reached the point where he/she has filed for this through the court system...and there is a hearing set...

Have you pointed out these discrepancies to the landlord that you've been sending your rent money to for the past year? Gail

Unfortunately, there is no "cooling off" period with a lease contract where a tenant can simply back out of a lease after signing one. Review your lease to determine if it contains a "buy out" clause. Gail

After reading your posting, you're neither being evicted nor being "kicked out". Your landlord has provided you with the appropriate amount of notice that they are not going to renew your lease when it expires on June 1st (probably May 31st). This is no different than if you decided that you...

When a tenant does not have a signed lease (i.e., one that has a specific date when a lease starts and ends) they are considered to have a month to month tenancy (assuming they pay monthly), also known as a "tenancy at will" in Georgia. For a TENANT in Georgia to terminate such a lease requires...

Sometimes it's just easier to pay them to leave. Consider doing a "cash for keys" offer where you pay the tenant something to get them to move out. Sounds strange but this often works much faster than going through the eviction process. Gail

Then your argument to the landlord (and to the court should it come to that) is exactly that; that the automatic renewal was for just one year and at the time you provided your 30 day written notice your lease was now a month to month tenancy. Gail

Review that lease again. It may state that it continues to renew EACH year at the deadline of the original lease (September 30th) UNLESS written documentation is provided 30 days prior to that date. This is not unusual. Gail

They could argue they have a "tenancy at will" which requires a 60 day notice to vacate in the state of Georgia. Sorry that this seems like forever but you have allowed this person to reside in your home without your permission for over a year. Gail

"If I were to go into the office and ask for copies, are they legally bound to give me them?" No "And if not, how will not having that proof affect my case in court?" We can't say if this would hurt your case. "Is there an other legal advice you can give me about my case and if I...

"They came and taped it on my door in clear view of my neighbors". One of my fellow landlords tapes Pay or Quit notices for failure to pay rent in very large pink notices on front doors that tend to catch the eye of the neighbors. It often causes enough embarrassment with some reluctant...

I'm going to assume you wish to break your lease without the risk of being sued by the landlord for doing this. As such, it's important that you have documentation that you have a. addressed your repair concerns to your landlord IN WRITING (so they can't claim you never notified them) and b...

No; the two months did not include a 60 day notice. My dispossessory process involved nonpaying tenants. It used to be quicker but it took the Marshall's office 3+ weeks to serve them via Tack and Mail, then the 7 days they had to respond (which they didn't), then almost another month before...

If this helps.... Georgia tends to be a very landlord friendly state. Should this nonsense end up on Civil or Magistrate Court (our version of Small Claims) you present your evidence as to when your tenant notified you of these repair issues and when you addressed them. It's often the time...

For what it's worth....the last time I did a dispossessory it took 2 months to go the entire route and that involved a tenant who did not dispute the filing. This was in Richmond county Georgia. It's worse if you're up in the Atlanta or Savannah area. Take army judge's advice. Sign the new...