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2017 Georgia Code
Title 44 - Property
Chapter 7 - Landlord and Tenant
Article 1 - In General
§ 44-7-14.1. Landlord's duties as to utilities
Universal Citation: GA Code § 44-7-14.1 (2017)
- (a) As used in this Code section, the term "utilities" means heat, light, and water service.
- (b) It shall be unlawful for any landlord knowingly and willfully to suspend the furnishing of utilities to a tenant until after the final disposition of any dispossessory proceeding by the landlord against such tenant.
- (c) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this Code section shall, upon conviction, be assessed a fine not to exceed $500.00.
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