Cal. Civ. Code § 44-7-76
Bond; determination of amount; effect of approval on alienability of property.
Operative Text
In all cases where the tenant may desire to transfer, remove, or convey any of his property after the service of summons, the tenant shall post bond with good security for a sum equal to the value of the property or the amount of the rent alleged to be due, whichever is less, to be estimated by the judge, for the delivery of the property at the time and place of sale if the property shall be found subject to such rent. Upon the approval of the bond by the judge, the tenant may convey, transfer, or remove his property without restriction.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-76, once a summons has been served in a dispossessory or distress proceeding, a tenant who wishes to move, sell, or transfer personal property must first post a bond secured by a creditworthy guarantor. The bond amount is set by a judge and equals whichever is lower — the value of the property in question or the amount of rent claimed to be owed. Once the judge approves the bond, the tenant's property may be freely conveyed, transferred, or removed without further restriction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-76, landlords pursuing a rent claim through a distress or dispossessory action gain a measure of protection against a tenant dissipating or removing property before a judgment is entered. A compliant operator in this context generally ensures that the underlying summons is properly served, which triggers the bond requirement, and then monitors whether the tenant seeks judicial approval to move property. If the tenant removes property without posting an approved bond, that fact may be relevant to the ongoing proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-76 establishes a path for tenants to retain control of their personal property even after a summons has been served in a rent-related proceeding. By petitioning the judge to set and approve a bond — secured by a creditworthy co-signer — a tenant can lawfully move or transfer belongings without waiting for the case to conclude. Tenants who want to understand how the bond amount is calculated or how approval affects their rights may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Georgia landlord-tenant law.
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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