Cal. Civ. Code § 44-7-79
Execution and levy of distress warrant; sale.
Operative Text
Whenever a distress warrant is granted pursuant to this article, the distress warrant may be levied by the marshal, the sheriff, or the deputy on any property belonging to said tenant whether found on the premises or elsewhere; and the marshal, the sheriff, or the deputy shall advertise and sell the property in the same manner as in the case of levy and sale under execution.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-79, once a Georgia court grants a distress warrant against a tenant—typically in connection with unpaid rent—authorized officers such as a marshal, sheriff, or deputy sheriff are empowered to seize property belonging to that tenant. The seizure can reach property wherever it is located, not just on the rental premises. The seized property is then advertised and sold through the same formal process used for execution sales under Georgia law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-79 provides landlords who have obtained a distress warrant with a mechanism for satisfying a tenant's debt through the levy and sale of the tenant's personal property. Compliant operators who pursue this remedy generally work through the court and rely on the marshal or sheriff to carry out the levy, rather than attempting to seize or sell property themselves. Keeping thorough records of unpaid rent and any court filings is a practice commonly associated with orderly use of this statutory remedy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-79 means that if a distress warrant has been issued against you, a marshal, sheriff, or deputy has legal authority to seize your personal property—even property not located at the rental unit—and sell it through a formal court-supervised process. Tenants facing a distress warrant generally have the right to contest the underlying warrant in court before a levy occurs, and raising procedural or substantive defenses early in the process is a path recognized under Georgia law. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Georgia distress warrant proceedings can help clarify what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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