Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia

Landlord kicked in door

Landlord/owner of property and his guest were creating disturbance outside our door while drunk, were asked to either quiet down or move along. Landlord said this is his property and he can do whatever, my guest said he was disturbing us and landlord began to kick in front door,stepped inside to try to get at my guest, my guest pushed him back outside and locked the door, landlord continued to kick on front door which by this time was splintering and hit me in my back, I have no noticeable bruising, but it was traumatic.Then landlord went and broke glass on back door trying to get in to my guest. The police came and arrested landlord for public drunk, but, not for coming inside with intent to do bodily harm or the trauma and distress caused by his violent actions towards us. Do we have any recourse? One lawyer basically said there is nothing we can do because there was no ''actual'' bodily injuries.


Asked on 6/17/07, 10:15 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Paula McGill Attorney at Law

Re: Landlord kicked in door

If you hired an attorney to represent you in this matter, you should ask questions to that attorney. However, if it is an attorney you just contact for general questions you may want to get a free consultation from another attorney who specializes in civil cases and provides free consultations over the phone or in-office.

Keep in mind, if your injuries aren't serious you may have a problem getting an attorney to take your case. However, you can always take the matter to small claims court and file for, among other things, civil assault. Civil assault is different from criminal assault. Based on the facts you provided, you may have a claim for civil assault (and possibly other claims).

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Answered on 6/17/07, 9:16 pm
SHERRY RAGOLE RAGOLE & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Re: Landlord kicked in door

Asserting a case, base on the facts that you describe, probably will cost more than you would be entitled to. However, if you are interested in breaking your lease and getting on with your life, you may have grounds to do that--read your lease agreement with your attorney if you are interested in that.

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Answered on 6/18/07, 11:15 am
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: Landlord kicked in door

You called the police, and you have a lawyer who presumably knows many more facts than us. Discuss with him/her.

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Answered on 6/17/07, 10:31 am


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