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Updated over 6 years ago,
Cash for keys and possible eviction in Atlanta, GA
I own my house, and have two tenants in it. One tenant is a major problem. Late rent and utilities, smokes a lot of marijuana in his room, loud when we're sleeping, and the list goes on. I gave him his 45 days notice that I wouldn't be renewing his lease. He lost it and made all these threats of legal action, which he has nothing to stand on.
I'm now considering giving him cash for keys to clear out in the next week or so. I will also threaten to evict him when he's late on rent/utilities (5 days, as per the lease agreement) and also evict him if he doesn't get out by the last day of his lease, as I've given him notice to vacate.
Are there any legal ramifications that can happen towards me? I'm confident that I'm 100% within the law, I just want to know if I'm doing everything by the book. I know he can sit and not pay rent and it could take some time for the sherriff to actually come get him, but I'm confident that he doesn't want an eviction on his record, as his credit is already completely shot and having an eviction on his record will prohibit any legitimate landlord or apartment complex from renting to him. Thanks in advance for your insight!