Avoiding Eviction In Georgia

Summary

In Georgia, landlords must apply payments to the oldest amount due and cannot keep money intended for your rent. If an eviction notice is served, tenants typically have 7 days to vacate. For local assistance, contact Dalton Housing Court at (706) 278-1915. Reach out to local legal aid for further help.

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My husband and I are facing eviction we got in financial trouble but now I have a job but it put us behind i got one church to pay and was told it wasn't received found out today it was put on someone else's rent and we may still be evicted and I tried every where I could find for help can we avoid eviction
What state are you currently residing in, ****? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding eviction laws in your area.
Dalton Georgia
What is the duration of your lease and when was the eviction notice served? In Georgia, landlords must provide a *-day notice to quit before eviction proceedings can begin.
It hasn't been yet but we are * behind and rent is due on 5th can they keep money that was paid for us
In Georgia:

- Landlords must apply payments to the oldest amount due.
- They cannot keep money intended for your rent.

For local assistance, contact Dalton Housing Court: (*) *-*.
If they do serve eviction how long will we have i have tried getting help but not hand any luck
In Georgia, once an eviction notice is served, tenants typically have 7 days to vacate the premises. Reach out to local legal aid for assistance.