Georgia’s Magistrate Court is where “small claims” live, and it can be a fast, low‑cost way to handle everyday disputes without hiring a lawyer. This guide walks through when it makes sense, what kinds of cases belong there, and what to expect if you file. What...
Utility costs are exploding in parts of Georgia, and many landlords are shifting from “utilities included” to pass‑through billing or RUBS (ratio utility billing system) to stay profitable. Done cleanly, that’s legal and defensible. Done sloppily, it looks like junk...
“Junk fees” have gone from industry slang to enforcement buzzword. Georgia doesn’t yet have a full‑blown, rental‑specific junk‑fee statute, but between existing law, proposed bills, and federal pressure, the direction is obvious: if a tenant has to pay it, assume it...