Alexander v. Owen
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Action for damages; from municipal court of Atlanta. September 18, 1915.
1Opinion of the CourtWade, C. J.
When rented premises become out of repair, it is the duty of the tenant to notify the landlord of this fact, and also to abstain from using any part of the premises the use of which would be attended with danger. But even after notice to the landlord the tenant has a right to use those parts of the premises which are 'apparently in good condition, if there is nothing to call his attention to what may be a hidden defect. The failure of the landlord to repair in such a case would give the tenant a right of action for any damages sustained by him, and his use of that part of the premises which…
2Cases cited23 opinions
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- Ross v. JacksonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- Monahan v. National Realty Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1908
- J. B. White & Co. v. MontgomerySupreme Court of Georgia · 1877
- Ocean Steamship Co. v. HamiltonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1901
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- Miller v. JonesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1923
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