Cal. Civ. Code § 44-7-18
Effect of leases for purposes of prostitution or assignation.
Operative Text
(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Assignation” means the making of any appointment or engagement for prostitution or any act in furtherance of such appointment or engagement. (2) “Prostitution” means the offering or giving of the body for sexual intercourse, sex perversion, obscenity, or lewdness for hire. (3) “Tourist camp” means any temporary or permanent buildings, tents, cabins or structures, or trailers or other vehicles which are maintained, offered, or used for dwelling or sleeping quarters for pay. (b) All leases and agreements letting, subletting, or renting any house, place, building, tourist camp, or other structure for the purpose of prostitution or assignation shall be void.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-18, any lease or rental agreement — covering houses, buildings, tourist camps, or similar structures — that is entered into for the purpose of prostitution or assignation is legally void from the outset. The statute defines both 'prostitution' and 'assignation' broadly, encompassing a range of sexual conduct for hire and acts taken in furtherance of arranging such conduct. Because such agreements are void, they carry no legal force or enforceable rights for either party under Georgia law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Georgia law should be aware that O.C.G.A. § 44-7-18 renders any rental agreement void if its purpose is prostitution or assignation, meaning no enforceable landlord-tenant relationship is created under such a lease. Compliant operators generally ensure that rental agreements are entered into for lawful purposes and document the legitimate intended use of the premises. Awareness of this provision is relevant across all property types covered by the statute, including tourist camps and other temporary lodging structures.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-18 establishes that leases made for the purpose of prostitution or assignation are void under Georgia law, which means neither party to such an agreement can rely on it as a legally enforceable contract. Individuals with questions about whether a particular rental arrangement is affected by this provision may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or a licensed Georgia attorney for general information. Understanding the scope of this statute — including its definitions of 'prostitution' and 'assignation' — can be relevant when evaluating the legal standing of a rental agreement.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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