Georgia Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this state.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
No statutory period; landlord must demand possession (often immediate).
Lease Violation
No statutory cure period; landlord may demand possession immediately.
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file a dispossessory warrant immediately after demanding possession.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant has 7 days from service to file an answer.
Hearing timeline
Hearings typically occur 1–3 weeks after filing depending on county.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of possession; landlord cannot self-evict.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
No statutory period; landlord must demand possession (often immediate).
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
No statutory cure period; landlord may demand possession immediately.
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file a dispossessory warrant immediately after demanding possession.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant has 7 days from service to file an answer.
Hearing Timeline
Hearings typically occur 1–3 weeks after filing depending on county.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of possession; landlord cannot self-evict.
Legal Citations
- O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50
- O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7