This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
If you choose to file an answer within the 7 days, filing your answer will stop the eviction process and you will receive a court date.
You may use the Magistrate Court Guide and File system to draft your Dispossessory Warrant or Answer. Access the Magistrate Court Guide and file System online or use the forms provided.
You can get an answer form from the court clerk's office. The answer form lists reasons that may help you stop the eviction. Once your answer is filed, the court will send you notice of the date, time and place of your trial. Some courts give you this notice when you file your answer.
You can get an answer form from the court clerk's office. The answer form lists reasons that may help you stop the eviction. Once your answer is filed, the court will send you notice of the date, time and place of your trial. Some courts give you this notice when you file your answer.
A writ of possession is issued to evict an occupant from the property. The dispossessory complaint is filed under oath by the owner (landlord), testifying to the unlawful possession of the owners property by a tenant. The relationship between the parties must be Landlord and Tenant.
Serve the tenant with the Writ of Possession: You must have the Writ of Possession served on the tenant by a sheriff, constable, or other authorized individual. Wait for the tenant to vacate: Once the Writ of Possession is served on the tenant, they must vacate the premises within 24 hours.
Once a writ of possession is issued, an eviction must be requested within thirty (30) days of the date of service or a newLandlord-Tenant (Dispossessory) Affidavit must be filed. You may use the Magistrate Court Guide and File system to draft your Landlord-Tenant (Dispossessory) Affidavit or Answer.
Georgia Eviction Process Timeline Notice Received by TenantsAverage Timeline Initial Notice Period 24 hours to 60 days Issuance and Posting of Summons and Complaint 7 days Court Ruling on the Eviction and Posting of Writ of Possession 7 days Return of Possession n/a