Gates v. Johnstown Properties, Inc.

Carley, Judge.

Although the issues raised in the instant dispossessory case must be resolved pursuant to former Code Ann. § 61-303, we would call to the attention of the bench and bar the statutory revisions relative to dispossessory proceedings which became effective November 1,1982 (Ga. L.1982, p. 1134 et seq.). Alleging that appellant-tenants had failed to pay rent which was due, appellee-landlord instituted dispossessory proceedings pursuant to Code Ann. § 61-301. Appellants were served pursuant to Code Ann. § 61-302. Appellants filed no written or oral answer within seven days of service…