What is a possession judgment?

A “judgment for possession” means your landlord won a case against the you and can file a writ of restitution.

How long does a writ of possession take in GA?

Answer is Filed – 7 days after the summons is issued. Court Hearing and Ruling on the Eviction – A few days to a few weeks; longer if an appeal is filed. Issuance of Writ of Possession – 7 days after the judgment is issued in favor of the landlord.

Is a possession order a CCJ?

When your landlord asks the court to give them a possession order on your home, they may also ask for a money judgement. This is an ordinary county court judgement (CCJ). If your landlord has been granted a suspended or postponed possession order, the money judgement will usually be postponed or suspended as well.

How does a civil sidea judgment for possession work?

The magistrate announces a decision in Laura’s favor and completes a written judgment form. With a copy of the written judgment in hand, Laura might understandably assume that Tommy must immediately vacate the property, but that is not the case. That written judgment is not the piece of paper she needs to oust Tommy.

When does a landlord file a possession judgment?

If a tenant does not pay the amount owed on a possession judgment within the allotted time, then the landlord can file an order of eviction to have the tenant forcibly removed by a court officer. A landlord will always seek a possession judgment when filing a claim against a tenant for nonpayment of rent.

When to use writ of possession in civil court?

•Writ of possession:When the magistrate’s award includes possession of real estate or possession of specific personal property, this order is used to direct the sheriff to seize the property and deliver possession of it to the party who is legally entitled to it [§ 38-4-4].

When to seek a possession or money judgment?

One of the more confusing aspects to the eviction process for landlords involves whether to seek a possession judgment, money judgment, or both when evicting a tenant for nonpayment of rent. But in order to understand which type of judgment a landlord should seek, it is important to first know what they are and how they work.

What’s the difference between a possession judgment and a money judgment?

But in order to understand which type of judgment a landlord should seek, it is important to first know what they are and how they work. Possession judgments are often called “pay to stay” judgments. They are not prorated and the amount owed extends through the end of the month no matter when you file.