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  1. #1
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    Default Non Paying Tenant In Georgia

    I own property on which a trailer is parked which I purchased last year. I gave permission for him to to live on the property for a few months after the sale.
    Being too goodhearted and likely FOOLISH, I have allowed this person to remain to stay - rent free - for months longer.
    Am I liable if he is injured or any other event?
    Likely I need to get him off ASAP but need to know the proper method to do so?????
    thanks for your help

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    Default Re: Non Paying Tenant In Georgia

    Well, as you gave him permission to be on your property(even though there was no consideration/rent) he may be considered a tenant at will by this point due to the length of time involved, and if so you'll likely have to serve him with a 60 day eviction notice under Georgia law. At expiration you should be able to have the sheriff forceably remove him if necessary. But, there's also the possibility he might be considered just a guest as you did inform him that he was only welcome for a few months, in which case you could order him off immediately as he would then be trespassing if he stayed. Ask a local lawyer for an opinion, usually the consult is cheap or free.

    And, yes, if in an incident you're judged negligent in some way, you could be liable for damages even though he is on your property against your will.

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