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2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 44 - PROPERTY
CHAPTER 7 - LANDLORD AND TENANT
ARTICLE 4 - DISTRESS WARRANTS
§ 44-7-73 - When tender of payment by tenant serves as complete defense
O.C.G.A. 44-7-73 (2010)44-7-73. When tender of payment by tenant serves as complete defense
In an action for nonpayment of rent, the tenant shall be allowed to tender to the landlord, within seven days of the day the tenant was served with the summons pursuant to Code Section 44-7-72, all rents allegedly owed plus the cost of the distress warrant. Such a tender shall be a complete defense to the action.
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