Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia

What jurisdiction does a Justice of the Peace have?

In February of 2004, I gave my landlord 60 days notice that we had to move to LA because as he knew, my husband could not find employment in GA. My lease was up in July of 2004.

He called and harrassed and threatened me for several months and I didn't hear from him.

I was served with suite papers and he is suing me for the rest of the lease. (he finally rented it, so he says, June 15th of 2004)

My question is, and the Justice of the Peace, (the only person who would even touch this) ignores my question as to how she could enforce a GA lease and yet telling me under the LA lease law, I broke the lease and I owe him the money. What she seems to be ignoring is that the lease is not in LA but in GA?

Can she do this?

Thank you!


Asked on 6/13/05, 9:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: What jurisdiction does a Justice of the Peace have?

I am not sure that I understand all the facts, but I would be happy to discuss your case further. Thank you.

The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq

MacGregor Lyon, LLC

Promenade II

1230 Peachtree Street NE

Suite 1900

Atlanta Georgia 30309

Phone 404.942.3545

Fax 404.795.0993

[email protected]

www.macgregorlyon.com

Confidentiality Notice

This message is being sent by or on behalf of a lawyer. It is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message.

Read more
Answered on 6/14/05, 3:59 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Landlord & Tenants questions and answers in Georgia