Does the landlord need to keep the house or apartment in compliance with City and County ordinances, even though the tenant is in possession of the unit?
Yes. While it seems to make common sense, a fairly new line of cases requires Georgia landlords to stay in compliance with local and county ordinances. tenants cannot counterclaim for this violation as the frequently do, because it is a violation to be enforced by the authority. However, it may provide the underpinning for a “constructive eviction” argument.
