If the judgment is in the landlord's favor, the court will issue a writ of possession seven days after the judgment is entered (OCGA § 44-7-55(a)). The tenant must move out within the seven days, but they can also file an appeal to the judgment during this period.
You may reach your regional FHEO office by calling 404-331-5140 or 800-440-8091. FHEO will investigate your complaint and, if appropriate, try to reach an agreement with the landlord .
How to Evict Step 1 – Deliver a Notice to Quit. Immediate Notice to Quit. Month-to-Month Lease Termination (60 Days) Step 2 – File in the Local Magistrate Court. Step 3 – Serve the Tenant. Tenant Answer. Step 4 – Attend a Court Hearing. Tenant Counterclaims. Step 5 – Obtain a Writ of Possession. Step 6 – Repossess the Property.
The tenant must answer either orally or in writing within seven days from the date of actual service unless the seventh day is a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday, in which case the answer may be made on the next day which is not a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday.
You will receive the repossession title once your application is approved and the necessary checks are completed. This title will officially establish your ownership rights to the repossessed vehicle. Keeping this title in a safe and secure location is crucial, as it serves as legal proof of ownership.
A repossession affidavit is a legal statement filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles when you repossess a car from a customer. This document provides details about the repossession such as why and how the vehicle was repossessed. It also informs government authorities that the vehicle has been repossessed.
Your creditor can try to repossess the vehicle another time or can ask a court for an order to get the vehicle. But you can't get physical with the person trying to repossess your car or interfere with the repossessor's own vehicle or equipment.
The notice must tell you the name and contact information for both the lender (the legal owner of the vehicle) and the repossession agency. The notice must also disclose the charges for storing the car and any personal effects. Don't Lose Your Car to Repossession in the First Place.
In Georgia, lenders can repossess without judicial approval, as long as they avoid breaching the peace. Notice of Sale: Once the vehicle is repossessed, the lender must provide a notice of sale. This informs the borrower that the vehicle will be sold to recover the loan balance.
Dear Borrower Name: You are hereby notified that your description of motor vehicle, year, make, model and VIN #, was lawfully repossessed on Date because you defaulted on your loan with Credit Union Name. The vehicle is being held at location address of vehicle. be sold at public sale.