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Fake landlord attorneys in Georgia
If a non-lawyer took your money in Georgia — under the guise of fake landlord attorneys — Georgia law is on your side. Here's how the claim works.
Reviewed July 2026 by the FakeLawyerReport editorial team
Why this is illegal in Georgia
Landlords or property managers who send 'legal' eviction letters, threats, or appear in housing court without a license are committing UPL. Tenants can recover damages.
Georgia's UPL statute: O.C.G.A. § 15-19-51 to -58
Georgia makes UPL a misdemeanor and empowers the State Bar to seek injunctions and civil penalties. Notaries are separately prohibited from providing legal advice or immigration services.
Penalties in Georgia
Misdemeanor (up to 1 year and $1,000); civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation.
What you can recover
- A full refund of every dollar you paid.
- Statutory or civil damages under Georgia's consumer-protection laws.
- Attorneys' fees in most cases — often no out-of-pocket cost.
- Referral to a licensed Georgia attorney to try to fix the underlying case.
How to report fake landlord attorneys in Georgia
- File with State Bar of Georgia — the state bar's UPL committee.
- File a consumer complaint with the Georgia Attorney General.
- Submit your case on this site for a free confidential review with a licensed Georgia attorney who handles UPL recovery.
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