Preece v. TURMAN REALTY COMPANY, INC.

Smith, Judge.

Lisa Preece brought this action against her former landlord, Turman Realty Company, Inc., seeking treble damages and attorney fees pursuant to OCGA § 44-7-35 (c) for Turman’s failure to return her $300 security deposit. Turman answered with a general denial, and the case was tried before a jury. The parties agreed during the trial to allow the court to decide the issue of attorney fees should the jury return a verdict in favor of Preece. Such a verdict was returned. The jury awarded Preece $900, but the trial court then refused to award attorney fees, finding that Turman “also…