Dispossessory Proceeding

DISPOSSESSORY PROCEEDING. This form is used in the Magistrate Court of Clayton County, Georgia, to initiate a dispossessory proceeding, also known as an eviction process. It allows a landlord, property owner, or their agent to request the court's assistance in regaining possession of a property from a tenant. The form outlines the grounds for eviction, such as unpaid rent, holding over beyond the lease term, or being a tenant at sufferance. The plaintiff (landlord) can also demand any unpaid rent, rent accruing until the property is vacated, and possession of the premises. After filing the form, the court issues a summons requiring the defendant (tenant) to respond within seven days. If the tenant fails to respond, the court may issue a writ of possession, authorizing the sheriff to remove the tenant and their property from the premises. www.FormsWorkflow.com