The Landlord and the Pro Se Tenant

In high-volume courts like Athens-Clarke and Metro Atlanta, pro se parties clog the docket because they don't know how to settle.  A Property Manager wants a predictable outcome and Tenants don’t want an eviction on their record or a debt that affects their credit score.  I help them translate needs into a win-win Consent Order that is legally court ready, ensuring the judge can sign it instantly without a hearing.

In one case, a Mother had gotten sick after giving birth and was not able to pay her full rent. The property manager wanted to keep the tenant in place if possible. We were able to create a payment schedule over 3 months that allowed the Mom to stay in her home with her kids and the property manager to keep a long-term tenant.

I’ve drafted these orders in the trenches of the Georgia court system for almost 10 years so I know how to write clearly so every party knows what’s going on and when.

I’m perfect for a Property Manager who keeps waiting in the hall at court. They are delegating all tenant contact to an assistant to avoid confrontation.