Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia

expired leases

The apt. complex where I have resided or 6 years let quite a few leases expire (including mine) a couple of years ago. I received a letter from the current manager dated April 9 stating that it should be considered my ''60 day notice'' to sign another lease or I would be considered a ''month to month'' renter. I am in the process of finding a house to buy. Since the 60 days are not up until June 8th, could I pay my regular rent on 6/1 and sign the lease on 6/7 if I have not found a house by then?


Asked on 5/15/07, 1:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: expired leases

You should pay the prorated rent for the 8 days of June since the new lease will in all probability be at a different rental rate (and possibly a different apartment). If you pay for the entire month of June, you may have to deal with trying to get a refund for the rest of the month, which may be difficult and time-consuming. If you decide to sign a new lease, they will gladly accept an additional rent payment.

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Answered on 5/15/07, 1:14 pm


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