A motel in Gwinnett County called the sheriff to remove several people from its property, alleging they were squatters.
But the sheriff refused.
The lawsuit that followed has renewed questions about the rights of thousands of families around metro Atlanta who are living in motels, and when they should be considered guests or tenants.
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