Property Management

In Georgia, a landlord who locks out a tenant or removes their belongings without going through proper eviction proceedings may be liable for:

AA. Nothing — landlords have the right to regain possession of their property
BB. Wrongful eviction — the tenant can sue for damages and injunctive relief✓ Correct
CC. Only a minor administrative fine
DD. Eviction costs only

Explanation

Self-help evictions (changing locks, removing belongings) are illegal in Georgia. The landlord must follow formal dispossessory proceedings.

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