As used in this article, the term:
History. Code 1981, § 44-7-49 , enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 498, § 1/SB 94; Ga. L. 2019, p. 682, § 1/HB 492.
The 2019 amendment, effective July 1, 2019, substituted the present provisions of this Code section for the former provisions, which read: “As used in this article, the term ‘writ of possession’ means a writ issued to recover the possession of land or other property and such writ shall not contain restrictions, responsibilities, or conditions upon the landlord in order to be placed in full possession of the land or other property.”
Law reviews.
For comment, “Providing Fair Relief in Georgia Dispossessory Proceedings,” see 32 Georgia St. U. L. Rev. 1003 (2016).
For article, “2019 Legislative Review,” see 24 Ga. St. B.J. 28 (June 2019).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 7 - Landlord and Tenant
Article 3 - Dispossessory Proceedings
§ 44-7-51. Issuance of Summons; Service; Time for Answer; Defenses and Counterclaims
§ 44-7-52. When Tender of Payment by Tenant Serves as Complete Defense
§ 44-7-53. When Writ of Possession Issued; Trial of Issues; Possession Pending Trial
§ 44-7-57. Application of Article to Croppers and Servants
§ 44-7-58. False Statements in Affidavit or Answer; Penalty
§ 44-7-59. Removal of Transportable Housing From Lands Subject to Writ of Possession