What happens if my Johns Creek tenant will not leave before closing?

A Johns Creek tenant who will not leave before closing requires a formal dispossessory proceeding through the local magistrate court, since Georgia law does not allow a landlord to remove a tenant, change the locks, or shut off utilities without a court order. That process takes time, which can delay a closing if the buyer's financing or occupancy requirements depend on a vacant property. An attorney experienced in landlord-tenant matters should handle that filing directly. Joel Boss can help negotiate a closing timeline that accounts for the delay.