Fulton County EvictionFiling to Set-Out
Dispossessory filing in Fulton County Magistrate or State Court, process service, hearing coordination and in-house set-out crews — for Atlanta, South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Roswell and every Fulton city.
Fulton County Magistrate Court vs. State Court
Fulton landlords can file a dispossessory in either court. Published starting rates below; they are not a binding quote.
Fulton County Magistrate Court
$404.25
Where most Fulton evictions are filed. 185 Central Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303.
State Court of Fulton County
$614.25
Available for Fulton County cases only; chosen case by case.
See every fee on the published rate schedule.
Fulton County eviction schedule, step by step
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Demand for possession
Georgia requires a demand before filing. Lusso can draft and serve it, or you can waive and serve your own.
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Dispossessory filing
Filed with Fulton County Magistrate Court or, where chosen, State Court of Fulton County. Same-day filing is available on complete packets.
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Service of process
The summons is served on the tenant; the service return is uploaded to your case before it advances.
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Answer period
The tenant has 7 days after service to answer. No answer can lead to a default judgment for possession.
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Hearing (if answered)
Answered cases go before the court. Use our in-house attorney or name your own.
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Writ of possession
After judgment and the 7-day period, the writ is applied for and signed.
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Set-out
The county-scheduled set-out has run 10–16 weeks; Expedited+ Service is typically within 2 weeks after court. Our crews perform the physical removal.
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Fulton County eviction FAQs
How long does an eviction take in Fulton County?
Across our cases the median from filing to possession is 41 days. Answered cases and county set-out backlogs can stretch that; Expedited+ Service typically schedules the set-out within 2 weeks after court instead of the 10–16 week county backlog.
What is the Fulton County eviction schedule after the writ?
Once the writ of possession is signed, the set-out is scheduled with the executing office. The county-scheduled backlog has run 10–16 weeks; Expedited+ Service in Fulton is typically within 2 weeks after court.
Should I file in Fulton County Magistrate Court or State Court?
Most dispossessories are filed in Fulton County Magistrate Court (our published starting rate is $404.25). State Court of Fulton County is available for Fulton cases (starting at $614.25). We help you choose based on the case and any money claim.
Where is the Fulton County Magistrate Court?
185 Central Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Our paralegals and administrative assistants handle the filings so you don't need to go downtown.
Which Fulton cities do you cover?
All of Fulton County, including Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, East Point, College Park, Hapeville, Fairburn, Union City, Palmetto, Chattahoochee Hills, South Fulton, Mountain Park.
Can I evict a tenant without an attorney in Fulton County?
Landlords may file pro se in Magistrate Court. If the tenant answers, you can use our in-house attorney or your own. Lusso does not give legal advice.