Shattles v. Blanchard

(After stating the foregoing facts.) Code § 61-111 provides as follows: “The landlord must keep the premises in repair, and shall be liable for all substantial improvements placed upon them by his consent.” Where the landlord has fully parted with possession and right of possession, he must have reasonable notice of the defective condition of the premises as a condition of liability therefor. Davis v. Hall, 21 Ga. App. 265, 268 (94 S. E. 274); Ocean Steamship Co. v. Hamilton, 112 Ga. 901 (38 S. E. 204); Ledbetter v. Gibbs, 19 Ga. App. 485 (91 S. E. 875). Notice of a defect given by the tenant…