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Georgia Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Georgia landlords. All citations reference actual Georgia statutes.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current statutes with your state legislature or consult a licensed attorney before making legal decisions.
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Security Deposit Rules

Ga. Code § 44-7-30
No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be returned within 1 month after lease termination. Landlord with 10+ units must provide written list of pre-existing damage within 3 business days of move-in.
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Notice Period Requirements

Ga. Code § 44-7-7
Month-to-month requires 60 days notice from landlord, 30 days from tenant. Lease violations per lease terms.
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Eviction Process

Ga. Code § 44-7-50
Nonpayment: landlord may immediately demand rent and file dispossessory. No statutory cure period for nonpayment. Tenant has 7 days after court service to respond.
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Late Fee Rules

Ga. Code § 44-7-2
No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fees must be specified in lease. Courts may find excessive fees unenforceable.
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Lease Termination

Ga. Code § 44-7-7
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 60 days notice from landlord, 30 days from tenant. Georgia landlord-tenant law is relatively minimal compared to other states.
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Rent Increase Rules

Ga. Code § 44-7-7
No rent control. No statutory limit on increases. Landlord must honor lease terms. For month-to-month, 60 days notice recommended before increasing rent.
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Habitability Standards

Ga. Code § 44-7-13
Georgia has limited implied warranty of habitability. Landlord must keep premises in repair per lease agreement and building codes. Tenant should document issues in writing.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Ga. Code § 44-7-14
No specific statute requiring advance notice for landlord entry. Reasonable notice recommended. Emergency entry permitted. Lease should define entry terms.
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Fair Housing Protections

Ga. Code § 8-3-200
Georgia Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, and handicap. Enforced by Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity.
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