When you visit malls, restaurants and other properties, you trust that they are generally safe and expect their property owners to apply the necessary measures to prevent hazards. Unfortunately, some owners fail to act on, or sometimes deliberately ignore, their...
Premises liability
What does landlord liability mean in Georgia?
It may come as a surprise to some, especially to those with bad landlords. But, in our state, your landlord has a duty to maintain your rental unit in a safe and habitable condition. What does this mean? Essentially, it means they must repair your property when...
What is considered landlord liability?
When you rent a property, you expect the landlord to maintain more than just habitable conditions. Georgia's landlord-tenant handbook discusses the requirements of each party in a residential setting. Thus, when your right or that of a family member is violated on the...
Should your landlord pay for injuries suffered on the property?
Most landlords want to keep tenants in place for as long as possible. They accomplish this in several ways, by doing things like charging a fair price for rental units, responding timely to tenant complaints and keeping the premise safe and in good condition....