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GA SB577
Bill
Status
Passed
5/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kim Jackson
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AI Summary
- Landlords (parties enforcing a writ of possession) in DeKalb County must remove a former tenant's personal property from the premises or adjoining right-of-way within 7 days of the writ's execution, either by removing it entirely or placing it in a dumpster or suitable container
- If the landlord fails to remove the property within 14 days, the DeKalb County marshal is authorized to remove it and charge the actual cost of removal to the landlord by posting an invoice on the premises
- The marshal may, with DeKalb County governing authority consent, appoint members of the DeKalb County sanitation department as ex-officio assistants to help with property removal; these appointees may not exercise any law enforcement powers, including arrest
- Unpaid removal invoices may be charged to the sanitation bill for the premises if not paid within 30 days of posting
- DeKalb County is authorized to enact additional rules and regulations governing the removal of such personal property under its existing constitutional authority related to garbage disposal
Legislative Description
State Court of DeKalb County; landlords to remove personal property following execution of writs of possession within seven days; provide
Last Action
Act 634
5/6/2024
Committee Referrals
Intragovernmental Coordination3/20/2024
State and Local Governmental Operations3/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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