Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia

Re: eviction

Call around and get an attorney to review the lease. If it ideed is silent on the issue, pay the lawyer $100.00 or whatever to write a "cease and desist" letter.

Re: eviction

If the lease does not indicate any restrictions regarding the dog and you are not otherwise violating the lease terms, it certainly may live indoors. If your landlord files an eviction, simply answer it and show the magistrate/judge the lease and that should be the end of it.

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Re: eviction

As stated, if you have read the lease carefully and are not violating it, you will have a good defense if the landlord files a dispossessory. You might want to write the landlord a letter with your next rent check, stating POLITELY that you read the lease to not restrict a pet to outdoors, and assuring him that you intend on keeping the house clean and make sure there is no damage. That could avoid, or at least, minimize conflict. Copy the realtor. You can also get a lawyer, make threats, etc., but as often as not that escalates the situation, especially fo the landlord is already an angry-type you have no choice but to deal with in the future.