Georgia Statutes

§ 44-7-14 — Tort liability of landlord

Georgia § 44-7-14

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O.C.G.A. § 44-7-14 (2026).

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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 premises in repair.

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Application and construction of provisions relating to estates

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What constitutes perfect title

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Removal of improperly parked cars or trespassing personal property; concurrent jurisdiction; procedure; automatic surveillance prohibited; penalty

§ 44-1-14

Abatement of hazard from abandoned well or hole; recovery costs; use of county funds

§ 44-1-15

Removal or destruction of survey monuments prohibited; exceptions; penalties

§ 44-1-16

Failure to disclose in real estate transaction that property was occupied by diseased person or was site of death; failure to disclose information required to be provided or maintained in accordance with Code Section 44-9-44.1

§ 44-1-17

Responsibilities of buyers or grantees and grantors or owners relating to transfers of property within or adjacent to property zoned for agricultural or silvicultural use; notice to prospective purchaser, lessee, or grantee; effect of noncompliance

§ 44-1-18

[Repealed] Execution search prior to conveyance of property; certificate of clearance required; requirements for requests; binding effect; timing of information release; failure to comply; retention; criminal penalties; exceptions; requirements for certificate; regulatory authority

§ 44-1-2

"Realty" or "real estate" defined; extent of owner's interest in airspace

§ 44-1-3

"Personalty" defined; status of certain stocks

§ 44-1-4

"Estate" defined

§ 44-1-5

"Title" defined

§ 44-1-6

What things considered fixtures; movable machinery as personalty; effect of detachment from realty

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