Cases We Handle
Failure to repair your home
Landlords have a duty to repair and maintain the rental property, no matter what the lease says. If the landlord fails to repair the property and you suffer harm because of that failure, you are entitled to compensation. Examples of severe repair issues may include:
Ceilings that collapse on your head
Sewage backup that floods your living space
Broken stairs or missing stair railings that cause you to fall
Heat or AC that is broken for weeks or months
Broken toilets, showers, or kitchen appliances that are not fixed for weeks or months
You are entitled to compensation for things like damage to your belongings, injury to your body, and loss of rental value. If your landlord has failed to repair your rental home and you have suffered harm, consider contacting our law firm.
Unlawful or Self Help Evictions
Georgia has strict laws about how a tenant has to be evicted. However, sometimes the landlord will evict the tenant themselves instead of waiting for a court order or member of law enforcement to perform the eviction. This is called a “Self Help Eviction.” Examples of unlawful evictions may include:
Your landlord turns off your power or water
Your landlord changes the locks or removes your belongings without first getting a court order
Your landlord files an eviction against you for unpaid rent or expenses that you don’t actually owe
In Georgia, no tenant may be evicted unless a court has issued an order evicting the tenant, called a “Writ of Possession”. Additionally, all evictions must be done by a law enforcement officer, either the sheriff, marshal, or police, depending on the County. If you come home one day to find all of your belongings on the driveway and the locks changed on your home, but no eviction was filed against you, you may have been illegally evicted and entitled to damages - even if you owe rent.
How Can I Help You?
Our firm represents all types of clients throughout Georgia. Contact us today for a free consultation about your case.