Housing Authority of Atlanta v. Berryhill

McMurray, Judge.

Defendant Berryhill leased an apartment from plaintiff. Under the terms of the lease the plaintiff was permitted to terminate the lease for cause at any time by giving to defendant written notice, and in a case of termination for failure to pay rent, defendant was entitled to fourteen (14) days’ notice.

On September 9, 1977, plaintiff sent to defendant a letter alleging failure to pay rent as required by the lease and containing the statement that, "you are hereby notified that our lease agreement with you will be terminated fourteen (14) days from receipt of this letter and…