The landlord shall have power to distrain for rent as soon as the same is due if the tenant is seeking to remove his property from the premises.
History. Laws 1811, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 901; Code 1863, § 2267; Code 1868, § 2259; Code 1873, § 2285; Code 1882, § 2285; Civil Code 1895, § 3124; Civil Code 1910, § 3700; Code 1933, § 61-401; Ga. L. 1975, p. 1514, § 2.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 7 - Landlord and Tenant
§ 44-7-70. Power of Landlord to Distrain for Rent
§ 44-7-71. Application for Distress Warrant
§ 44-7-72. Issuance of Summons; Service on Defendant; Time for Hearing
§ 44-7-73. When Tender of Payment by Tenant Serves as Complete Defense
§ 44-7-76. Bond; Determination of Amount; Effect of Approval on Alienability of Property
§ 44-7-78. Appeal; Possession Pending Appeal
§ 44-7-79. Execution and Levy of Distress Warrant; Sale
§ 44-7-80. Time for Attachment of Landlord’s Lien; Priorities
§ 44-7-81. Claims by Third Persons; Oath and Bond; Method of Trial