IfI’m disputing charges from a past landlord and was advised to hire an attorney, is this considered as a civil matter?
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IfI’m disputing charges from a past landlord and was advised to hire an attorney, is this considered as a civil matter?
Asked on December 10, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, it is a civil matter. The way to think of it is this: any legal dispute or court proceedings that does not involve the police and prosecutors is a civil matter--only violations of criminal law are not. So breach of contract or lease, damage to property, etc. are all civil matters.
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