Georgia Landlord Tenant Handbook: - Forsyth County Government

subtenant or be implied from affirmative acts and conduct. The landlord's acceptance of rentfrom the subtenant does not alone establish that the landlord elected to treat the subtenant as histenant so as to release the original tenant from liability under the lease.Who is a subtenant?A subtenant is a person who has the right to use and occupy rental property leased by atenant from a landlord. A tenant can sublet rental property to a subtenant, but often must obtainthe prior agreement of the landlord. The original tenant remains responsible for the payment ofrent to the landlord and any damages to the property caused by the subtenant.I have decided to remodel my apartments and rent to a higher income market. How muchnotice to vacate must I give the current tenants?The length of the termination notice depends on whether or not you have a lease with thetenants. If you do have a lease, its provisions for termination would apply. For example, a thirty(30) day notice to vacate would be appropriate only if the lease specifically provided for a thirty(30) day termination notice. If there is not a termination provision in the lease, you must waituntil the lease expires. If there is no lease, the landlord must give the tenant-at-will a sixty (60)day termination notice.Utility IssuesI am considering apartments. What should I consider besides rent in determining howmuch I can afford?When determining how much you can afford when renting an apartment, don’t forget29