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Housing Laws

Updated: 
October 31, 2023

What documents or proof do I need to give to my landlord to get out of my lease if I am a victim?

When a civil or criminal family violence protection order or stalking protection order has been issued, you can end your lease by giving your landlord the following things:

  1. a written notice of termination. The notice should include:
    • the fact you are ending (terminating) your lease based on the fact that you or your minor child is a victim of family violence or stalking; and
    • the end date for your lease. The end date has to be 30 days away – it cannot be earlier than that;1 and
  2. a copy of:
    1. your family violence protection order or stalking protection order; and
    2. a copy of the police report if your order is an ex parte, temporary order.2

1 Ga. Code § 44-7-23(b)
2 Ga. Code § 44-7-23(c)

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