Someone says they have permission to occupy the property
A claim of permission is a fact to record, not a conclusion this site can draw. Permission can come from different people and may or may not bind the owner.
The important question
Who is said to have given permission, in what form, and did that person have authority to grant it?
Facts that may matter
Who granted permission; written or oral agreement; rent or other payment; length of occupancy; documents produced; communications; mail or address use; and a timeline.
What not to assume
A person claiming permission does not automatically prove that permission existed. A suspicious document is a fact to record, not a reason to skip documentation. Paying someone who is not the owner does not automatically settle occupancy.
What to document
Any writing, messages, or payments offered as proof of permission; ownership and management authority; photographs of documents if you already have them; and a timeline.
What not to do
Do not treat a permission claim as a reason to use self-help, and do not ignore it as if it cannot matter. Document it. Do not change locks, shut off utilities, or remove belongings without first understanding the applicable legal process.
Where to go next
Georgia sources (Georgia-specific; other states vary) · All states · Paid-a-third-party case · Protect my property
When professional help may be appropriate
Disputed permission and documents often require evaluation by a licensed attorney. squatter.info does not determine whether permission existed or which process applies.
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