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How to evict a tenant in Georgia — start with the file, not the locks

How to evict in Georgia is an operations question first. Gather the lease and ledger, demand possession in writing, file a dispossessory in the magistrate court of the property’s county, serve the tenant, and only then — after judgment and a writ — schedule a setout. Do not start with a lock change. EvictIQ is not a law firm. This is not legal advice.

Quiet county courthouse hallway with case folders for a Georgia eviction hearing
Quiet county courthouse hallway with case folders for a Georgia eviction hearing

The first four moves if you are asking how to evict

  • Confirm standing, the lease, and the ledger before anyone writes a notice
  • Demand possession and keep proof of delivery
  • File the dispossessory in the county of the property, then serve
  • Treat setout as a later, court-ordered step — not today’s locksmith call

Eviction Notice Preparation

Step one on most files that have not been demanded yet.

Eviction Filing Assistance

The dispossessory, filed in the correct court with the correct parties.

If the tenant is still inside, “how to evict” is a court path. Self-help is how owners become defendants.

Questions we hear on this search

How do I evict a tenant in Georgia for nonpayment?

Operationally: demand possession with the balance tied to the ledger, file a dispossessory in the property’s county, serve, then follow the court path through writ and setout. EvictIQ can run that file. We are not a law firm and this is not legal advice.

How to evict a roommate who is not on the lease?

Those facts are specific and often need counsel. We do not give a one-line answer on this page. Bring the occupancy situation to case review. If representation is required, EvictIQ’s attorney network handles the legal work.

How to evict without going to court?

If the tenant is in possession, there is no lawful shortcut around the court path. A cash-for-keys conversation is not something we script here. Changing locks to force someone out is self-help. We do not do that.

Request a case review

Tell us the property and where the case stands. Written scope and price come back before anything is filed.

What happens after you submit
  • A coordinator reviews your property and case details, usually the same business day.
  • You get a written scope and price before anything is filed — no work starts without your go-ahead.
  • Once approved, we prepare and file, then serve, then coordinate the writ and setout as the court allows.

Talk to a coordinator about your case

Same-business-day review on most cases. Written price before any work starts.