Welcome to the DeKalb Magistrate Court Self-Help Center
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Dispossessory/Landlord-Tenant Case
Please take the following quick assessment for assistance with your case.
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Plaintiff
Are you the landlord, owner, agent of the owner or attorney of the owner of real property?
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Plaintiff
Are you the landlord, owner, agent of the owner or attorney of the owner of real property? Yes.
Do you have proof of ownership? Do you have a property deed, a lease agreement or proof of ownership such as a tax statement?
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Plaintiff
Do you have proof of ownership? Do you have a property deed, a lease agreement or proof of ownership such as a tax statement? Yes.
Is the real property located in DeKalb County?
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Plaintiff
Do you have proof of ownership? Do you have a property deed, a lease agreement or proof of ownership such as a tax statement? No.
Do you have proof but do not know where it is or mislocated it?
Please visit the DeKalb County Land Records Search System or the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court’s office at 556 Main Street Decatur, GA 30030 or call 404-366-2836. Once you have your proof, we will be happy to assist you further. Thank you and have a nice day.
Do you not have proof of ownership but are simply annoyed by your neighbors or roommates or fellow tenants?
Unfortunately, you are not eligible to file a dispossessory warrant against them. Please consult with the owner or landlord of the property and express to them your concerns. We hope you will find a solution. Thank you and have a nice day.
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Plaintiff
Is the real property located in DeKalb County? Yes.
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Plaintiff
Is the real property located in DeKalb County? No.
Please note according to O.C.G.A 44-7-11 ‘the dispossessory action should be filed in the magistrate of that county.’ This means that the dispossessory action must be filed in the court of the county where the property is physically situated.
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Plaintiff
Is the real property located in DeKalb County? Not sure.
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Plaintiff
Are you the landlord, owner, agent of the owner or attorney of the owner of real property? No.
Do you have proof but do not know where it is or mislocated it?
Please visit the DeKalb County Land Records Search System or the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court’s office at 556 Main Street Decatur, GA 30030 or call 404-366-2836. Once you have your proof, we will be happy to assist you further. Thank you and have a nice day.
Do you not have proof of ownership but are simply annoyed by your neighbors or roommates or fellow tenants?
Unfortunately, you are not eligible to file a dispossessory warrant against them. Please consult with the owner or landlord of the property and express to them your concerns. We hope you will find a solution. Thank you and have a nice day.
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Defendant
Under Georgia law, once a tenant has been served with the Dispossessory Warrant (insert photo), defendants have seven (7) days to file an answer with our Court from the date of service. Would you like to file an answer?
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Defendant
Would you like to file an answer? Yes.
Under Georgia law, once a tenant has been served with the Dispossessory Warrant (insert photo), defendants have seven (7) days to file an answer with our Court from the date of service. Would you like to file an answer?
I would like assistance from the Self-Help Center with filing an answer.
Please use the button below to make an appointment.
I would like to file an answer on my own.
Please note that if you have any questions, you may reach out to us for assistance. You may also use our Dispossessory page to help answer any additional questions.
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Defendant
Would you like to file an answer? No.
If you do not file a timely answer, please note the landlord may request an eviction on the 8th day.
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What if I do not know?
Have you received a notice of dispossessory proceedings against you called the Dispossessory Warrant? (insert sample not available yet) Then, you are more than likely a defendant.
Do you need to file a dispossessory complaint because you have received rent and/or wish to remove the current tenants from the property you own? Then, you are more than likely a plaintiff
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Appointment
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Survey
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