Georgia Code, Title 44, Chapter 7, Article 3 - Dispossessory Proceedings

• § 44-7-49 - "Writ of Possession" Defined
  As used in this article, the term "writ of possession" means a writ issued to recover the possession of land or other property and...
• § 44-7-50 - Demand for Possession; Procedure Upon a Tenant's Refusal; Concurrent Issuance of Federal Lease Termination Notice
  (a) In all cases where a tenant holds possession of lands or tenements over and beyond the term for which they were rented or...
• § 44-7-51 - Issuance of Summons; Service; Time for Answer; Defenses and Counterclaims
  (a) When the affidavit provided for in Code Section 44-7-50 is made, the judge of the superior court, the state court, or any other...
• § 44-7-52 - When Tender of Payment by Tenant Serves As Complete Defense
  (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, in an action for nonpayment of rent, the tenant shall be allowed to...
• § 44-7-53 - When Writ of Possession Issued; Trial of Issues; Possession Pending Trial
  (a) If the tenant fails to answer as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 44-7-51, the court shall issue a writ of possession...
• § 44-7-54 - Payment of Rent and Utility Payments Into Court; Issuance of Writ Upon Failure to Pay; Disposition of Funds
  (a) In any case where the issue of the right of possession cannot be finally determined within two weeks from the date of service...
• § 44-7-55 - Judgment; Writ of Possession; Landlord's Liability for Wrongful Conduct; Distribution of Funds Paid Into Court; Personal Property
  (a) If, on the trial of the case, the judgment is against the tenant, judgment shall be entered against the tenant for all rents...
• § 44-7-56 - Appeal; Possession and Payment of Rent Pending Appeal
  Any judgment by the trial court shall be appealable pursuant to Chapters 2, 3, 6, and 7 of Title 5, provided that any such...
• § 44-7-57 - Application of Article to Croppers and Servants
  This article shall apply to croppers and servants who continue to hold possession of lands and tenements after their employment as croppers or servants...
• § 44-7-58 - False Statements in Affidavit or Answer; Penalty
  Anyone who, under oath or affirmation, knowingly and willingly makes a false statement in an affidavit signed pursuant to Code Section 44-7-50 or in...
• § 44-7-59 - Removal of Transportable Housing From Lands Subject to Writ of Possession
  If the court issues a writ of possession to property upon which the tenant has placed a manufactured home, mobile home, trailer, or other...

Last modified: October 14, 2016