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If the tenant fails to pay rent, the landlord must send a notice to pay. There’s no time period specified by law, but common practice is three days.
Learn more about the eviction process, including the average cost.
The landlord must provide:
Any abandoned possessions can be immediately disposed of by the landlord.
Below you’ll learn the average timeline for a complete eviction in Georgia. This projected timeline could change based on the complexities of your specific case.
Typically, the Georgia eviction process takes between two weeks and four months.
Give your notice to quit or comply to the tenant. If not cured within the specified time frame, file an eviction lawsuit with the court.
The tenant must file their answer to the complaint within seven days. The court will then set a hearing date. If the tenant appears at the initial hearing and requests a jury trial, the matter will be set for trial.
If the tenant fails to appear at the hearing, the judge will rule in favor of the landlord. A writ of restitution will be issued within seven days, and the eviction will proceed to the Sheriff for removal.
The Sheriff serves the Writ, giving tenants 24 hours to vacate. If tenants do not vacate after 24 hours, the Sheriff will forcibly evict the tenant.
The tenant can pay the rent owed or fix the violations. Alternatively, the landlord can file a motion to dismiss the eviction.
The Georgia eviction process takes between two weeks and four months.