How to evict: file a case; do not change the locks
The short query is how-to-evict. The long guide is /how-to-evict-a-tenant. Both start with court process, not a screwdriver.
Key facts
- Not a law firm. Not legal advice. Eviction law is state law.
- We provide eviction services and coordinate with licensed attorneys in our attorney network when representation is required.
- EvictIQ field operations: Georgia (metro Atlanta). We do not operate field crews in every state.
- No invented prices, named counsel, bar numbers, or win rates.
The short version of how to evict
Confirm grounds. Deliver a provable notice if required. File. Serve. Wait. Judgment. Writ. Setout. The expanded article is /how-to-evict-a-tenant.
If the file is contested or your entity cannot appear, you may need licensed attorneys in our attorney network. We are not your lawyers.
What not to do
No lock changes, utility shutoffs, or belongings raids to force a move. See /lockout and /can-a-landlord-change-the-locks.
Georgia hire: local-eviction.com. Other states: educate and route. No nationwide crews.
The short version
- Court first, locks last — after the writ
- How-to-evict ≠ how-to-lockout
- Not a law firm. Not legal advice
- Long guide: /how-to-evict-a-tenant
Georgia we can handle. Elsewhere we route.
Tell us where the property is. Georgia hire is on local-eviction.com. Other states get a straight answer about local counsel or a local service.
Related services
Eviction Notice Preparation
The required written demand before a case can be filed — and proof it was delivered.
Eviction Filing Assistance
Preparing and filing the possession case in the court that covers the property.
Eviction Setout Services
The day the officer attends, the unit is cleared, and the locks are changed.
Common questions
How do I evict a tenant this week without court?
You do not. Every state requires a court process. We decline self-help.
Is this the same as /how-to-evict-a-tenant?
Same process, shorter URL. That page is the full landlord walkthrough. This page is the root search.
Will you evict for me outside Georgia?
We handle cases directly in Georgia. Elsewhere we explain the steps and route you to local counsel or a local service.
Need help with a real case?
Name, phone, and location are enough to start. Georgia we handle; elsewhere we route.
Working a real case?
Georgia we handle end to end. Anywhere else, we'll tell you what to look for in a local provider.