The relationship of landlord and tenant is created when the owner of real estate grants to another person, who accepts such grant, the right simply to possess and enjoy the use of such real estate either for a fixed time or at the will of the grantor. In such a case, no estate passes out […]
The tenant shall deliver possession to the landlord at the expiration of his term; and, if he fails or refuses to do so, a summary remedy pursuant to Article 3 of this chapter is given to the landlord. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2264; Code 1868, § 2256; Code 1873, § 2282; Code 1882, § […]
The tenant has no rights beyond the use of the land and tenements rented to him and such privileges as are necessary for the enjoyment of his use. He may not cut or destroy growing trees, remove permanent fixtures, or otherwise injure the property. He may use dead or fallen timber for firewood and the […]
During the term of his tenancy or any continuation thereof or while he is in possession under the landlord, a tenant may remove trade fixtures erected by him. After the term and his possession are ended, any trade fixtures remaining will be regarded as abandoned for the use of the landlord and will become the […]
The landlord must keep the premises in repair. He shall be liable for all substantial improvements placed upon the premises by his consent. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2266; Code 1868, § 2258; Code 1873, § 2284; Code 1882, § 2284; Civil Code 1895, § 3123; Civil Code 1910, § 3699; Code 1933, § 61-111. […]
Having fully parted with possession and the right of possession, the landlord is not responsible to third persons for damages resulting from the negligence or illegal use of the premises by the tenant; provided, however, the landlord is responsible for damages arising from defective construction or for damages arising from the failure to keep the […]
As used in this Code section, the term “utilities” means heat, light, and water service. It shall be unlawful for any landlord knowingly and willfully to suspend the furnishing of utilities to a tenant until after the final disposition of any dispossessory proceeding by the landlord against such tenant. Any person who violates subsection (b) […]
The destruction of a tenement by fire or the loss of possession by any casualty not caused by the landlord or from a defect of his title shall not abate the rent contracted to be paid. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2274; Code 1868, § 2267; Code 1873, § 2293; Code 1882, § 2293; Civil […]
All contracts for rent shall bear interest from the time the rent is due. History. Laws 1811, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 901; Code 1863, § 2269; Code 1868, § 2262; Code 1873, § 2288; Code 1882, § 2288; Civil Code 1895, § 3128; Civil Code 1910, § 3704; Code 1933, § 61-114; Ga. L. 1946, […]
When it is agreed that the tenant shall pay to the landlord as rent a part of the crop produced on the lands rented from the landlord and the tenant, in good faith, delivers the part of the crop agreed on in discharge of his rent, such part of the crop so delivered shall be […]
As used in this Code section, the term: “Assignation” means the making of any appointment or engagement for prostitution or any act in furtherance of such appointment or engagement. “Prostitution” means the offering or giving of the body for sexual intercourse, sex perversion, obscenity, or lewdness for hire. “Tourist camp” means any temporary or permanent […]
No county or municipal corporation may enact, maintain, or enforce any ordinance or resolution which would regulate in any way the amount of rent to be charged for privately owned, single-family or multiple-unit residential rental property. This Code section shall not be construed as prohibiting any county or municipal corporation, or any authority created by […]
Contracts creating the relationship of landlord and tenant for any time not exceeding one year may be by parol. In any contract, lease, license agreement, or similar agreement, oral or written, for the use or rental of real property as a dwelling place, a landlord or a tenant may not waive, assign, transfer, or otherwise […]
When the owner of real property, either directly or through an agent, seeks to lease or rent that property for residential occupancy, prior to entering a written agreement for the leasehold of that property, the owner shall, either directly or through an agent, notify the prospective tenant in writing of the property’s propensity of flooding […]
Where a landlord or tenant has entered into a written brokerage commission agreement for the payment of compensation or promise of payment to a real estate broker in consideration of brokerage services rendered in connection with the consummation of a lease, then, notwithstanding any rule or construction of law under which such written brokerage commission […]
As used in this Code section, the term “service member” means an active duty member of the regular or reserve component of the United States armed forces, the United States Coast Guard, the Georgia National Guard, or the Georgia Air National Guard on ordered federal duty for a period of 90 days or longer. Any […]
As used in this Code section, the term: “Civil family violence order” means: Any protective order issued pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 19, provided that the respondent was present or had notice of the hearing that resulted in the issuance of such order; or Any ex parte temporary protective order issued […]
A residential tenant establishes a prima-facie case of retaliation by demonstrating that he or she took an action under subsection (b) of this Code section relating to a life, health, safety, or habitability concern and by demonstrating that his or her landlord took an action under subsection (c) of this Code section. Elements of a […]
At or before the commencement of a tenancy, the landlord or an agent or other person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on behalf of the landlord shall disclose to the tenant in writing the names and addresses of the following persons: The owner of record of the premises or a person authorized to […]
Municipalities and counties may establish by local ordinance minimum security standards not in conflict with applicable fire codes to prevent the unauthorized entry of premises occupied by a tenant as a dwelling place and may require landlords to comply with such standards. This Code section shall be cumulative to and shall not prohibit the enactment […]
