A resident, the representative or legal surrogate of the resident, if any, or the Attorney General may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction to enjoin a personal care home from violating the rights of a resident. History. — Code 1981, § 31-8-137, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 461, § 2. 31-8-138. Failure to validly license as defense.