Georgia Eviction Timeline
Step-by-step legal timeline from notice to lockout.
The eviction process in Georgia follows a strict statutory timeline. Landlords must provide proper notice, wait for the notice period to expire, file with the court, and obtain a judgment before a lockout can occur. The timeline below outlines each step in chronological order based on current state law.
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.
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