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About This Course
The landlord-tenant relationship sits at the center of property management, and navigating it well requires more than good intentions. It demands a clear understanding of legal obligations, ethical responsibilities, and the practical realities of managing rental properties. This 3-hour course gives real estate professionals a comprehensive foundation in the rights and responsibilities that govern rental agreements, from lease enforcement and security deposit handling to eviction procedures and habitability standards.
Across three lessons, you'll work through the core duties of landlords and tenants, the legal and ethical dimensions of eviction, and the property manager's role in maintaining safe, fairly operated rental properties. Integrated drag-and-drop activities and case studies reinforce key concepts throughout, and lesson quizzes provide instant knowledge checks before you move forward. This course fulfills 3 hours of continuing education credit for real estate licensees in Georgia.
Topics Covered
Lesson 1: Rights and Obligations of Landlords and Tenants
- Landlord duties (habitable premises, property maintenance)
- Tenant duties (timely rent, property care)
- Eviction procedures, rent withholding, security deposits
Lesson 2: Ethics of Eviction
- Lease Agreements and Rights
- Eviction and Health
- Eviction and Fair Housing
- Drivers of Eviction
Lesson 3: The Property Manager’s Role
- Security of the property
- Property maintenance responsibilities
- Fairness in rental application, tenant screening and lease negotiations
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, including lease enforcement and security-deposit handling.
- Analyze the legal requirements of the Warranty of Habitability and minimum livability standards.
- Navigate eviction procedures ethically and compliantly, from notices to court filings.
- Differentiate between preventative maintenance and repair strategies, and develop proactive maintenance schedules.
- Establish fair, transparent policies for tenant screening, rent collection, and dispute resolution.
| Name: | Georgia Real Estate Commission and Appraisers Board |
| Phone: | 404-656-3916 |
| Fax: | 404-656-6650 |
| Website URL: | https://www.grec.state.ga.us/ |
| Email Address: | grecmail@grec.state.ga.us |
| Address: | 229 Peachtree Street, N.E.International Tower, Suite 1000 |
| City: | Atlanta |
| State: | GA |
| Zip: | 30303-1605 |
