Tag Archives: eviction
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On May 20, 2009, a new day dawned for renters. A new federal law was enacted which protected tenants when the property they leased or rented as a residence was sold at foreclosure. The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA), Pub. L. No. 111-22, Section 702 (2009) has been extended to be effective through 12-31-2014…. Read More »
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Many of our clients have contacted us to ask what happens when the house a tenant is leasing or renting is sold at foreclosure. Landlord-tenant law and foreclosure law in Georgia historically have been local matters with the Georgia legislature enacting the controlling law. Also, historically, Congress would enact a federal law when a compelling… Read More »