Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I was force to tell a friend to leave my house recently. I had been allowing him to stay rent-free and after a series of misbehaviors I told him he couldn't stay any longer. He left within hours and told me he'd remove his belongings the next day or day after that. The first day he returned, but didn't take everything. I offer the use of my truck and he refused. I waited for him the next day and didn't show. Having to leave for work, and not wanting to leave my doors unlocked, I placed his belonging outside my front door expecting him to be along. When I returned from work, he had not retrieved them. When he finally arrived, he called a sheriffs deputy out and claimed his belongings were damaged because I left them out in the elements. The items show no sign of element damage and the deputy noted on damage in his report. He is now seeking criminal charges against me. Can he do this?


Asked on 9/24/10, 10:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

You can't throw anyone out without a 60 day notice. So at the very least you can be sued for damages. Since you acted illegally, there is a possibility you could also be charged with criminal damage to property. Get a good lawyer. The next time, it will be far cheaper to talk to a lawyer before you act illegally.

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Answered on 9/30/10, 5:25 am


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