Residential Lease Dispute Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

Residential Lease Dispute Attorneys in Atlanta, Georgia

Residential lease disputes can upend the lives of both tenants and landlords. From security deposit disagreements to habitability concerns to wrongful lease terminations, the attorneys at Jones Booth Law provide straightforward, results-focused legal representation for clients throughout Atlanta and North Georgia.

Types of Residential Lease Disputes We Handle

Our Atlanta real estate attorneys handle all varieties of residential lease disputes, including wrongful withholding of security deposits under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-30 et seq., landlord failure to maintain habitable conditions, unauthorized lease terminations, retaliation by landlords against tenants who exercise legal rights, breach of lease terms by either party, noise and nuisance complaints among tenants, and disputes over lease renewal, move-out conditions, and property damage claims.

Georgia's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act

Georgia's Landlord-Tenant Act, codified at O.C.G.A. § 44-7-1 through § 44-7-81, sets out the rights and obligations of both landlords and tenants in residential rental relationships. The statute governs security deposit handling, landlord duties to maintain premises in a habitable condition, required notice periods for lease termination, and tenant remedies for lease violations. Our attorneys are deeply familiar with this framework and use it strategically to pursue maximum recoveries or defenses for our clients.

Security Deposit Disputes in Georgia

One of the most common residential lease disputes involves security deposits. Georgia law requires landlords to return a security deposit within one month of the lease ending, along with an itemized written statement of any deductions. Failure to comply with these requirements can expose landlords to liability for the deposit amount plus attorney's fees. Jones Booth Law represents both tenants seeking the return of wrongfully withheld deposits and landlords defending against improper security deposit claims.

Serving Landlords and Tenants Across Atlanta

Jones Booth Law represents residential landlords and tenants throughout Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Marietta, and surrounding communities in North Georgia. If you have a residential lease dispute, contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help protect your rights.