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May 8, 2025 /

Important Georgia Excess Tax Sale Funds Case: Home Equity Credit Series 2021 v. Patrick Labat

Facts In a well-reasoned and clearly articulated opinion dated April 17, 2025, the Georgia Court of Appeals clarified the rights of parties claiming excess funds
Notice of Lis Penedes
May 7, 2025 /

Georgia Case Regarding Lis Pendens and Slander of Title

Understanding Lis Pendens in Georgia Real Estate Law A lis pendens is a legal notice recorded in the county where a property is located, alerting
Property Fraud Prevention
March 11, 2025 /

Property Fraud in Fulton County, Georgia

Easily prevent property fraud in Fulton County, Georgia.
Property
September 27, 2024 / , , ,

Excess Tax Sale Funds in Georgia: A Quick Review

In Georgia, properties can be auctioned if the owner fails to pay property taxes. When a property is sold at a tax sale for more
Types of Property Tax
September 26, 2024 / , ,

Quiet Your Title Worries: Overview of Marketable Title in Georgia

Owning property in Georgia is a dream for many, but title issues can turn that dream into a nightmare. If you’re facing a cloud on
Petition For Declaratory Judgment
June 5, 2024 /

Declaratory Judgments in Georgia

New Georgia Supreme Court What is a declaratory judgment? When is it helpful? When can it be used? These questions were answered by the Georgia
Quite Title Deeds
April 23, 2024 /

Quiet Title, Adverse Possession, and Color of Title

The title of this blog encompasses three differing but often overlapping areas of Georgia law. The Georgia Court of Appeals decided a case involving all
Count Twelve Fraud
March 6, 2024 /

A No-Brainer (and Free!!) Way to Prevent Real Estate Fraud in Georgia

Real Estate Fraud in Georgia Real estate fraud in Georgia is alive and well. Folks filing fake real estate deeds in Georgia are common. And
Subdivision Easements in Georgia
February 27, 2024 /

Subdivision Easements in Georgia

Georgia Law Regarding Subdivision Easements Georgia law grants subdivision homeonwers easements regarding certain features identified on subdivision plats, including streets, parks, and lakes. Such designations
Quit Claim Deed
February 23, 2024 /

In Georgia, Parol Evidence Admissible When Deed Includes Phrase “Other Valuable Consideration”

If you have bought or sold real estate in Georgia (and elsewhere), you have certainly seen the “purchase price” described in most deeds as follows:
Adverse Possession in Georgia
October 25, 2023 /

Adverse Possession: How To Meet the “Public” Requirement

To establish an easement by prescription, the party making such a claim has the burden of proof. The elements of prescription are (1) possession that
David Adams, Carly Adams
October 24, 2023 /

Private Ways in Georgia Require Seven Years of Adverse Use

Private ways in Georgia are a type of easement that permit individuals to travel to and from their property and places of business. These ways
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