This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
Deceptive Practices In Marketing In Georgia
Instant download
Description
Free preview
Form popularity
FAQ
Under the law, claims in advertisements must be truthful, cannot be deceptive or unfair, and must be evidence-based. For some specialized products or services, additional rules may apply.
O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-390 et seq. ) Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace. This law applies to consumer transactions involving the sale, lease or rental of goods, services or property mainly for personal, family or household purposes.
Georgia Code Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 15 is commonly known as the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act (“FBPA”) and it is a state law that prohibits businesses from using unfair or deceptive practices during consumer transactions.
Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) (15 USC 45) prohibits ''unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce.
Legal ads must not contain statements that are fraudulent, deceptive, untrue or misleading.
In fact, unlike in some states, Georgia courts follow the ancient doctrine of "caveat emptor" or "let the buyer beware" when it comes to sales of real estate. Buyers in Georgia are expected to look carefully at the property and hire inspectors in order to receive advance notice of issues and defects.
The Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division protects Georgia consumers and legitimate businesses from unfair and deceptive practices involving consumer transactions. We do this by investigating consumer complaints, monitoring the marketplace, law enforcement and consumer education.
O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-390 et seq. ) Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace. This law applies to consumer transactions involving the sale, lease or rental of goods, services or property mainly for personal, family or household purposes.
Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace. This law applies to consumer transactions involving the sale, lease or rental of goods, services or property mainly for personal, family or household purposes.