A tenant for years is not entitled to emblements unless, before the end of the period which had been fixed for the termination of the estate for years, the happening of some contingency as provided in the creation of the estate terminates the estate without fault on the part of the tenant.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2258; Code 1868, § 2250; Code 1873, § 2276; Code 1882, § 2276; Civil Code 1895, § 3112; Civil Code 1910, § 3688; Code 1933, § 85-804; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 44.
Cross references.
Landlord and tenant relationship generally, Ch. 7 of this title.
Law reviews.
For article, “Usufructs and Estates for Years Distinguished,” see 18 Ga. St. B.J. 116 (1982).
Structure Georgia Code
§ 44-6-100. “Estate for Years” Defined; Estate for Years in Lands Passes as Realty
§ 44-6-102. “Lease” Defined; Extent of Interest; When Mining Interest Passes
§ 44-6-103. Tenant’s Rights and Duties; Grounds of Forfeiture
§ 44-6-104. Right of Tenant for Years to Emblements
§ 44-6-105. Liability of Tenant for Years for Repairs and Expenses
§ 44-6-106. Dependent and Independent Covenants or Conditions