Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia

Non-responsive to Legal Notice

What are the ramifications when a landlord does not respond (intentional or unintentional) to numerous legal notices from a tenant's attorney? Notices are mailed and sent to place of employment.


Asked on 3/13/06, 11:53 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Wayne Wisong Wayne Wisong, Attorney at Law

Re: Non-responsive to Legal Notice

Not enough informaton to really say. It depends on what kind of "notices". For example, if it is a notice to repair something the landlord is required to repair under the lease, the tenant may be able to repair it at his own expense and deduct it from the lease. If it is to repair something the landlord is obligated to repair that makes the premises untenantable, the tenant may be able to move out and terminate the lease early. It would seem that if you have an attorney who is sending these notices, you should direct your question to that attorney. You may also wish to re-post this question with more information. You can also e-mail me directly with more information if you wish, at [email protected]

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Answered on 3/13/06, 2:49 pm
Wayne Wisong Wayne Wisong, Attorney at Law

Re: Non-responsive to Legal Notice

Not enough informaton to really say. It depends on what kind of "notices". For example, if it is a notice to repair something the landlord is required to repair under the lease, the tenant may be able to repair it at his own expense and deduct it from the rent. If it is to repair something the landlord is obligated to repair that makes the premises untenantable, the tenant may be able to move out and terminate the lease early. It would seem that if you have an attorney who is sending these notices, you should direct your question to that attorney. You may also wish to re-post this question with more information. You can also e-mail me directly with more information if you wish, at [email protected]

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Answered on 3/13/06, 2:49 pm


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