The landlord’s lien for his rent shall attach from the time that the affidavit is made pursuant to Code Section 44-7-71; but it shall take precedence over no lien of older date except as to the crop raised on the premises.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2268; Code 1868, § 2260; Code 1873, § 2286; Code 1882, § 2286; Civil Code 1895, § 3125; Civil Code 1910, § 3701; Code 1933, § 61-403; Code 1933, § 61-410, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 1514, § 2.
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For article, “The New Documentary Concerns Associated With Intelligent Buildings,” see 22 Ga. St. B.J. 16 (1985).
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