What the End of the Eviction Ban Means for Georgia Landlords & Renters

As COVID-19 protections end, Georgia renters may face eviction for nonpayment starting January 1, 2021. The eviction process begins with a demand from the landlord, followed by a summons and the potential for a trial. If the landlord wins at trial, an eviction order is issued; however, a renter may avoid eviction by paying back rent and costs within seven days.

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Benefits for Veteran-Owned Georgia Businesses

Georgia supports veteran entrepreneurs through tax exemptions, education, funding, and contracting opportunities. Eligible veterans can receive a 10-year local tax exemption, guidance from programs like the SBA, VBOC, and VECTR, and access to funding resources and priority for government contracts.

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Can a Ghost Affect Your Real Estate Closing?

In a New York real estate court case, a buyer was allowed to rescind a contract because the seller, despite publicly promoting the home as haunted, failed to disclose the home’s ghostly residents to the buyer. Although this case was unique, buyers and sellers need to understand the duty to disclose in a real estate deal.

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