Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia

Re: Laws on recording private telephone conversations

The landlord is invading your privacy by recording your phone conversations without the consent of anybody involved in the conversation. This is actionable in California and you could sue her, although it is hard to say what the damages are. Under certain circumstances it could be criminal. And, yes, if she were to use those recordings to either threaten prosecution of some kind against you, or to embarass or humiliate you, unless you pay her money, it would be attempted theft by extortion.

Please feel free to send me more details at [email protected] if you would like a somewhat more definitive response.

Although I practice in Georgia, I am a member of the California Bar since 1979, so your question was referred to me.

Re: Laws on recording private telephone conversations

Disregard my comment on California Bar status. I thought you were in California, but I see you're in Georgia. The law in Georgia is essentially the same on this point, so my answer is the same.

You can contact me at [email protected] if you wish to further discuss this situation.