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See You In Court is a podcast series that seeks to educate the public about the Georgia Civil Justice System and is a production of the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation. The Georgia Civil Justice Foundation (GCJF) is a nonpartisan resource for anyone seeking to understand, preserve, or restore the basic functions of civil justice. GCJF supports public education about the civil justice system and how to gain access to the civil justice system when it is needed. Our goal is to reach all Georgians with a message that presents civil justice as society’s means of assuring fair play for everyone.
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Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
🎙️ The Georgia Squatter Reform Act: What Homeowners Must Know
🏡 What happens when someone unlawfully occupies your property?
In this episode of See You In Court, real estate attorney David Metzger joins us to discuss the Georgia Squatter Reform Act—a new law designed to protect property owners from squatters and accelerate the removal process.
đź“Ś What We Cover:
✔️ Who is a squatter, and how do they exploit legal loopholes?
✔️ How the new law makes it easier to remove unlawful occupants
✔️ What steps homeowners must take if squatters move in
✔️ Legal challenges and enforcement concerns
If you own property, work in real estate, or want to stay informed on Georgia law—this episode is a must-listen!
#LegalPodcast #RealEstateLaw #GeorgiaSquatterReform #HomeownerRights
Guest Bio
David is a real estate attorney and litigator whose practice concentrates on nearly all aspects of real estate law. As a partner at Williams Teusink, LLC, David has experience in a variety of areas within real estate law, including landlord-tenant disputes, title issues, easement and boundary disputes, land-use and zoning matters, property tax valuation and appeals, and more. David received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Georgia.Â
Prior to attending law school, David served as a legislative aid in the Virginia House of Delegates. He later received his J.D. with honors from Georgia State University and was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2011. Since then, he has represented clients in state and federal courts, as well as before municipal boards and local governments.
He has been featured on several television news programs discussing real estate issues impacting the Atlanta area, and he has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and Atlanta Magazine. David has really stood out as an expert on real estate issues, particularly on housing and landlord-tenant matters, and he is here today to talk with us about the current state of homeowner rights in Georgia as they relate to “Squatters”.
Links:
Atlanta Real Estate & Business Attorneys - Williams Teusink
https://www.gatriallawyers.net/
See You In Court (seeyouincourtpodcast.org)
To learn more about the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, visit fairplay.org
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