Eviction process in Georgia
Georgia runs dispossessory cases in magistrate court. Notice, filing, service, answer, judgment, writ, and setout are separate steps — and self-help is illegal.
Key facts
- Georgia uses dispossessory proceedings in magistrate court for most residential cases.
- Self-help eviction is illegal — court process required.
- EvictIQ: 10,000+ completed evictions; 72-hour service of tenant after filing on average.
- Not a law firm. No date guarantees.
What is the same almost everywhere
- Court process required — self-help eviction is illegal
- Written notice is typically required before filing
- Case is filed where the property is located
- Response clocks usually run from service, not filing
- A judgment is not possession — a separate order is often required
What you must verify locally in Georgia
- Required notice type and length for your grounds
- Which court hears residential possession cases
- How service must be completed
- Answer / hearing windows after service
- Who executes the writ (sheriff, constable, marshal)
- How belongings must be handled at setout
We do not publish a stale per-state timetable. Statutes change.
Where EvictIQ works directly in Georgia
Georgia. EvictIQ files, serves, coordinates hearings, applies for writs and runs setouts across metro Atlanta — 10,000+ completed evictions. Average: 72-hour service of tenant after filing on average.
City eviction guides in Georgia
Common questions about eviction in Georgia
Can I evict a tenant in Georgia without going to court?
No. Every state requires a court process. Locking a tenant out or removing belongings without a court order is illegal self-help.
How long does an eviction take in Georgia?
It depends on your county calendar, whether the tenant contests, and writ logistics. Anyone guaranteeing a fixed number of days without knowing the property's court is guessing. We do not guarantee dates.
Do I need a lawyer in Georgia?
Uncontested non-payment cases are often routine. Contested cases, counterclaims, habitability, or discrimination issues: get a licensed attorney in Georgia. EvictIQ is not a law firm.
Does EvictIQ handle cases in Georgia?
Yes — Georgia field operations for filing, service, writ, and setout across metro Atlanta.
Property in Georgia?
We handle Georgia cases directly, end to end.
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