In Georgia, your landlord cannot just change the locks and kick you out of your home.

Even if you're behind on rent, a landlord MUST go through the court to evict you. Changing your locks, shutting off your water, electricity, or heat, throwing out your belongings, or threatening and harassing you into leaving your home are considered "self-help" evictions and are ILLEGAL in Georgia. That's why AVLF's Standing With Our Neighbors (SWON) program brings legal information and resources directly into communities, helping neighbors understand their rights, explore their options, and take informed steps when their housing is at risk. Here's how you can help: -Share this resource with a neighbor, friend, or family member -Learn more about SWON and how AVLF connects communities with legal resources -Support AVLF so we can continue bringing legal help and information into Atlanta communities #AVLF #StandingWithOurNeighbors #SWON #HousingJustice #KnowYourRights