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Georgia Landlord-Tenant Laws

A summary of Georgia rules for security deposits, entry notice, late fees, rent increases, and required disclosures.

This is a general summary for informational purposes, not legal advice. Laws change and local ordinances can add requirements beyond state law — verify current rules with your state's official statutes or an attorney before relying on this for an actual tenancy.

Security deposit limitNo statewide statutory limit
Interest on deposit requiredNo
Deposit return deadline30 Days days
Entry notice requiredNo statewide statute
Late fee limitNo statewide fixed cap; should be reasonable and stated in lease
Late fee grace periodNone statewide
Rent increase notice60 landlord notice for tenancy-at-will changes/termination
Eviction notice periodDemand required; no fixed statewide notice period before dispossessory in many cases

Required disclosures in Georgia

  • • Federal lead-based paint
  • • move-in damage list for deposits
  • • flood disclosure where applicable

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