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Georgia Eviction Resource Center
22 guides covering every step of the Georgia dispossessory process — from the first notice to the final set-out.
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Before Filing
5 guides
Everything a Georgia landlord needs to know before filing a dispossessory — notice requirements, legal grounds, and how to avoid the mistakes that get cases dismissed.
- Notice to Quit in Georgia: What It Is and How to Serve It
- 3-Day vs. 10-Day Notice in Georgia: Which One Do You Need?
- Georgia Eviction Laws: What Every Landlord Must Know
- + 2 more
After Filing
5 guides
What happens after you file the dispossessory affidavit — service of the summons, the tenant's answer window, hearing preparation, and how to get a judgment.
- How the Summons Is Served in a Georgia Dispossessory
- What Happens When a Tenant Files an Answer in Georgia
- The Dispossessory Hearing: What Georgia Landlords Need to Know
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After Judgment
5 guides
You won — now what? This section covers everything from the writ of possession through the physical set-out, lock change, and debris removal.
- The Writ of Possession in Georgia: What It Is and How to Get It
- The Marshal and Sheriff's Role in a Georgia Eviction
- The Set-Out: What Happens on Eviction Day in Georgia
- + 2 more
County Information
7 guides
County-specific guides for Georgia landlords — local Magistrate Court procedures, filing fees, marshal scheduling, and what makes each county's process unique.
- Eviction Services in Metro Atlanta: What Landlords Need to Know
- Fulton County Eviction Guide: Filing, Hearings, and Set-Outs
- Cobb County Eviction Guide: Dispossessory Process and Local Procedures
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Most-Read Guides
Start here if you're new to the Georgia dispossessory process.
Before Filing
Georgia Eviction Laws: What Every Landlord Must Know
Georgia's eviction laws are strict, specific, and unforgiving of procedural mistakes. Here's what every Georgia landlord needs to know before starting the process.
Before Filing
How Georgia's Dispossessory Process Works (Step by Step)
Georgia's dispossessory process has specific steps every landlord must follow. Here's a clear breakdown of what happens from the first notice to the final set-out.
Before Filing
Filing a Dispossessory in Georgia: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Filing a dispossessory in Georgia seems straightforward — until something goes wrong. These are the most common mistakes landlords make, and how to avoid them.
All Guides
Before Filing
View allNotice to Quit in Georgia: What It Is and How to Serve It
6 min3-Day vs. 10-Day Notice in Georgia: Which One Do You Need?
5 minGeorgia Eviction Laws: What Every Landlord Must Know
9 minHow Georgia's Dispossessory Process Works (Step by Step)
6 minFiling a Dispossessory in Georgia: Common Mistakes to Avoid
5 min
After Filing
View allAfter Judgment
View allThe Writ of Possession in Georgia: What It Is and How to Get It
5 minThe Marshal and Sheriff's Role in a Georgia Eviction
5 minThe Set-Out: What Happens on Eviction Day in Georgia
6 minChanging Locks After a Georgia Eviction: Rules and Timing
4 minTenant Belongings and Debris Removal After a Georgia Eviction
5 min
County Information
View allEviction Services in Metro Atlanta: What Landlords Need to Know
5 minFulton County Eviction Guide: Filing, Hearings, and Set-Outs
6 minCobb County Eviction Guide: Dispossessory Process and Local Procedures
5 minGwinnett County Eviction Guide: Filing and Process
5 minDeKalb County Eviction Guide: Dispossessory Process
5 minClayton County Eviction Guide: Dispossessory Process
5 minForsyth County Eviction Guide: Dispossessory Process
5 min
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W.D.S. Eviction Service handles every step of the Georgia dispossessory process across 28 counties — from the demand notice through the final set-out.