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Where things happen for a property in Atlanta. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the office or a local real estate attorney before you rely on it.
- County
- Fulton County
- Deeds and records
- Deeds and security deeds are recorded by the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. The statewide GSCCCA Real Estate Index lets you search deed records from every Georgia county online, back to at least January 1, 1999, with document images available.
- Foreclosure sales
- Georgia foreclosures are usually non-judicial: the lender or its attorney sells the property under the power of sale in the security deed. Sales are held at the Fulton County courthouse on the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (O.C.G.A. 9-13-161), after the notice runs in the county legal organ once a week for four weeks. For Atlanta addresses in DeKalb County, the sale is held at the DeKalb County courthouse.
- Property records
- Fulton County Board of Assessors
- Local rules for owners
- Atlanta requires a short-term rental license to rent any dwelling for 30 days or less. An owner or long-term tenant may license only their primary residence plus one additional unit, and licenses are applied for annually (Sec. 20-1004 and 20-1005).
- Atlanta's Housing Code requires owners to register vacant real property with Code Enforcement and designate an agent located in Georgia. Buyers at a foreclosure sale or by deed in lieu get a 90-day window to register.
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FAQ
Where are foreclosure sales held for Atlanta properties?
Georgia foreclosures are usually non-judicial: the lender or its attorney sells the property under the power of sale in the security deed. Sales are held at the Fulton County courthouse on the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (O.C.G.A. 9-13-161), after the notice runs in the county legal organ once a week for four weeks. For Atlanta addresses in DeKalb County, the sale is held at the DeKalb County courthouse.
Where are deeds recorded for Atlanta properties?
Deeds and security deeds are recorded by the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. The statewide GSCCCA Real Estate Index lets you search deed records from every Georgia county online, back to at least January 1, 1999, with document images available.
Does Atlanta have rules for rental property owners?
Atlanta requires a short-term rental license to rent any dwelling for 30 days or less. An owner or long-term tenant may license only their primary residence plus one additional unit, and licenses are applied for annually (Sec. 20-1004 and 20-1005). Atlanta's Housing Code requires owners to register vacant real property with Code Enforcement and designate an agent located in Georgia. Buyers at a foreclosure sale or by deed in lieu get a 90-day window to register.
Georgia Rules That Apply Here
Closings, transfer tax, the foreclosure process and wholesaling rules are set at the state level.
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