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Draw Schedules for Construction Contracts
The draw schedule is the detailed payment plan for your construction project. It should be clear and agreed upon by both parties. It...
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Will Downs
Mar 30, 20212 min read
CDC Extends Eviction Protections into Summer
The CDC Eviction Moratorium is now set to continue until June 30. This is the third extension of the CDC's moratorium, which began...
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Will Downs
Mar 23, 20212 min read
What Type of Construction Contract Do You Need? (Fixed vs. Cost Plus)
Most residential contractors believe they have a fixed price contract. They submit a bid, which the homeowner accepts, and that price is...
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Will Downs
Mar 8, 20212 min read
Construction Contract Tips: What is Your Scope of Work?
After conducting due diligence, the next step in creating a great construction contract is to clearly define your scope of work. The...
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Mar 8, 20213 min read
Doing Your Due Diligence: Who are the Parties to Your Construction Contract?
The details of your construction contract are just as important as the details of your build.
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Sep 7, 20202 min read
Temporary Residential Eviction Moratorium
The federal government issued broad residential eviction protection on September 4 by way of a Center for Disease Control (CDC) Order....
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Apr 30, 20203 min read
Reducing Rent? Better Sign a Lease Amendment
Signing a lease is hard work – don’t let it go to waste! Create a written lease amendment to document any changes in rental amounts.
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Mar 26, 20201 min read
Welcome to Our Blog!
We hope that our blog will become your first stop when it comes to developments in landlord tenant law here in Georgia. Our experienced...
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Will Downs
Oct 6, 20193 min read
Commercial Evictions (Explained in Simple Language)
By Will Downs will@downslawllc.com Posted October 7, 2019 Let’s face it, the terminology lawyers use is often confusing, and sometimes,...
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Jun 20, 20193 min read
Things to Consider Before Negotiating a Commercial Lease
When it comes to negotiating a commercial lease, excitement can sometimes get the better of us. A commercial lease is a big commitment, last
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Will Downs
Jan 16, 20192 min read
Electronic Case Filing's Impact on Dispossessory Lawsuits - DeKalb County
DeKalb County is one of the metro-Atlanta counties now offering electronic case filing for dispossessory (eviction) lawsuits.
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Will Downs
Aug 21, 20173 min read
Electronic Case Filing's Impact on Dispossessory Lawsuits - Fulton County
Many metro-Atlanta counties now offer electronic case filing, which means that dispossessories can now be filed online.
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Will Downs
Nov 28, 20162 min read
Thinking Ahead: Implementing Effective Pre-Lease Collection Strategies
Any experienced landlord has had a problem tenant. Rent habitually late…. After eviction, how do I collect past due rent?
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May 1, 20162 min read
Georgia Case Further Limits a Landlord's Liability for Injuries Due to Construction Defects
An out-of-possession landlord is a landlord who has “fully parted with possession and the right of possession.”[1] Generally,...
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Will Downs
Jun 8, 20153 min read
Left Behind: What to Do with a Tenant's Abandoned Property
It’s one of the most common questions we get: If the tenant has moved out, can the landlord do what it wants with any remaining personal pro
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May 5, 20153 min read
Back to the Future: Georgia's Strict Test for Accelerated Rent Provisions
A lease agreement contains numerous landlord remedies for tenant defaults.
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May 1, 20152 min read
The Accused Shall Enjoy the Right to a Jury Trial… In ALL Dispossessory Cases?
It is hard to believe, but the Georgia Constitution provides for the right of trial by jury in dispossessory actions
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