Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia

Im on a month to month leaese,I got in a arguent with my neighbore up stairs ( is a duplex home) I was put in jail and now that im out, the landlord has change the locks in my studio, is that legal?, how long do I have to get my things out? I didnt pa him for this month.


Asked on 10/04/09, 9:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

No, at least not based on your posting. A landlord has to file a dispossessory in court before physically removing a residential tenant, which provides you with a chance to defend the eviction. Confirm that the landlord did not file a dispossessory with the local magistrate court.

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Answered on 10/10/09, 9:41 am


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