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Take the next step before your case moves further.

This page is here to help you create a login, respond to the notice you received, and share your situation with our office as early as possible.

Southern Real Estate Services works for the landlord to help manage the eviction process. We cannot promise a specific outcome, but early communication often gives you a better chance to work toward a solution based on the lease and the facts of the case.

If a case has already been filed against you: Creating a login here does not answer your court case. You must follow the instructions on the dispossessory summons/warrant you were served and file your answer with the county Magistrate Court clerk by the deadline stated on it. This page helps you respond to ETFM and explore options — it does not replace answering your case at the court.
Create your login and respond online.
Upload information about your situation or requested payment plan.
Review rental assistance resources at the bottom of this page.

What to do right now

Start by creating your login and completing the response steps on this page.

Create your login
Use the form below to get access to your case area.
Respond quickly
Tell us whether you want to pay, move, dispute, or request help.
Need rental help?
Scroll down to the rental assistance section after you submit your response.
Create Login / Respond Now Already Have a Login? View Rental Assistance

How this page works

1

Create your account

Use the form below to set up your login so you can access the response area for your case.

2

Tell us your plan

Let us know whether you are trying to pay, need more time, have already moved, or want to explain your situation.

3

Get outside help if needed

If money is part of the issue, check the rental assistance resources below and contact them directly as soon as possible.

Create login and respond

Helpful information before you submit

Have this ready

  • Your case number, property address, and notice date
  • Any payment plan request or move-out proposal
  • Proof of income, job loss, or emergency if it applies
  • Any rental assistance application number if you already applied

Important to know

  • Creating a login does not stop the legal process by itself
  • Rental assistance programs are separate from our office
  • Program rules, funding, and availability can change at any time
  • Contact each organization directly to confirm what help is available

Rental assistance resources

These organizations may be able to help with rent, housing stability, or related support in DeKalb, Fulton, Clayton, Gwinnett, Cobb, and Metro Atlanta.

We are not affiliated with these organizations.
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