Locust Grove Homeowner Fights to Keep House After Quitclaim Deed Transfer

Jamie Norris says a $6,850 tax loan led to her home's title being recorded in a company's name, sparking an eviction battle.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A Locust Grove, Georgia homeowner named Jamie Norris says she signed a quitclaim deed to cover $6,850 in overdue property taxes, only to later discover the deed had been recorded and her home's title transferred to a local company called T and T Properties Limited Inc. for $0. The company has now filed to evict Norris and claims she owes over $12,000 in interest, fees, and costs.

Why it matters

Consumer advocates warn that deals where homeowners sign over deeds "as collateral" are a common tactic used to strip people of equity and control, often with the promise that the homeowner will get the title back - a promise that rarely materializes. Norris' case highlights the risks homeowners face when approached by companies offering fast "rescue" money for tax or mortgage troubles.

The details

According to Henry County deed records, the title to Norris' home was transferred to T and T Properties Limited Inc. for zero dollars. Norris says the company offered her a loan to cover the $6,850 in overdue property taxes, but insisted she sign a quitclaim deed as "collateral." In July, T & T filed to evict Norris, but a magistrate judge ruled in her favor, finding no landlord-tenant relationship. The company has since filed again to evict Norris and now claims she owes over $12,000 including interest, late fees, and attorney costs.

  • In July, T & T filed a dispossessory action seeking to evict Norris.
  • A magistrate judge later ruled in Norris' favor, finding there was 'no landlord tenant relationship.'

The players

Jamie Norris

A Locust Grove, Georgia homeowner who signed a quitclaim deed after taking out a $6,850 tax loan, only to have her home's title transferred to a local company.

T and T Properties Limited Inc.

A local company that obtained the title to Norris' home for $0 after she signed a quitclaim deed, and has now filed to evict her while claiming she owes over $12,000.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.