Tribble v. Somers

Jordan, Presiding Judge.

Code § 105-401, defining the duty of an owner or occupier of land to keep the premises safe, is not applicable to one who has parted with possession and the right of possession under a rental contract, and his liability is as prescribed by Code § 61-112. Augusta-Aiken R. &c. Corp. v. Hafer, 21 Ga. App. 246 (1) (94 SE 252); Edwards v. Lassiter, 67 Ga. App. 368 (1) (20 SE2d 451). The duty of a landlord to keep the premises in repair, under Code § 61-111, and his liability arising from failure to keep the premises in repair, under Code § 61-112, may be limited as between…