[Emberkali]

The landlord didn't have me sign the lease because he did not bring a duplicate copy for my records. He was to return with additional copy to complete signing. This never happened. I now wish to move, and I pay monthly. This means I have a verbal month to month lease right? Can the landlord take me to court for the remainder of the intended term (6 months) of the lease even though I never signed it? I have been living in unit for a little over 30 days in GA. Thanks

[Fr_Chuck]

Can he take you to court, of course he can, I don't believe in GA he will have a case,

[rockinmommy]

Well, technically, no. But if it were to go to court, and you were to tell the truth, I believe it wouldn't be a slam dunk.

The judges I typically deal with on these types of cases put quite a lot of emphasis on intent. It sounds like your intent was to lease the property for 6 months...

Can you give us a few more details? Is there a reason you don't want to stay for the original 6 month agreement? If the landlord is doing things "wrong" I think it would strengthen your case. If you've just changed your mind I think the landlord would have a decent case. Especially if you were to tell the truth in court - which is what you're swearing to do when you raise your right hand, and swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, blah, blah, blah...

[this8384]

I don't think the landlord can do anything legally; if your signature isn't on that paper, then you're a month-to-month tenant which would mean, in most cases, you're required to give your landlord 30 days notice prior to vacating the premises.