Cal. Civ. Code § 44-7-57
Application of article to croppers and servants.
Operative Text
This article shall apply to croppers and servants who continue to hold possession of lands and tenements after their employment as croppers or servants has terminated and in the same manner as it relates to tenants.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-57 extends the same landlord-tenant holdover rules that apply to ordinary tenants to croppers and servants who remain on a property after their employment in those roles has ended. In other words, once the employment relationship concludes, the person occupying the land or dwelling is treated legally as if they were a holdover tenant. The article's full set of rights, obligations, and procedures applies equally in that context.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-57, property owners and managers who employ croppers or servants in connection with land or tenements should be aware that the standard holdover-tenant framework governs any situation where such a worker remains on the property after employment ends. Compliant operators typically document the end of the employment relationship clearly and follow the same notice and dispossessory procedures they would use for any holdover tenant. Treating these occupants consistently with the article's tenant-related provisions helps ensure the process is handled within the established legal framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you are a cropper or servant who has remained on a property after your employment ended, O.C.G.A. § 44-7-57 means you are entitled to the same procedural protections that the holdover-tenant rules provide to ordinary tenants. This includes the right to proper notice and the opportunity to respond to any dispossessory action through the courts. Tenant-rights organizations in Georgia can help explain what those protections look like in practice under this article.
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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