Eviction Judgement In Georgia

[Cedric Watkins]

So I just had my first eviction case and won the judgement for my past due rent plus fees. I'm excited to get my property back but very concerned if I'll ever see the money that is owed. The tenant actually had most of the cash on hand in court but didn't have the fees. They also declined to continue to negotiate when I made it clear I wanted them out as well. In the long run it's better to just move on, but I still want my money. Are there any recommendations on what or who can help me? I don't know where they currently work because they were fired during the lease but I do have a SSN.

Thanks

[Greg M.]

Find a collection attorney or company and turn it over to them. They will typically take 25%-40% of anything they recover, but unless you want to do all the work and make all the mistakes, let them do it. They will easily find out where the person works and go through the proper steps to get their wages garnished or get a levy against their bank accounts.