Georgia landlord-tenant law
Local rules also apply in: Atlanta
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | Not yet verified |
| Deposit return deadline | Within 30 days after the landlord regains possession: return the deposit, or a written statement of the exact reasons for withholding plu… |
| Notice to enter | Not yet verified |
| Rent increase notice | Not yet verified |
| Late fees | Not yet verified |
| Eviction notice (nonpayment) | Not yet verified |
| Rent control / state preemption | Not yet verified |
Details & sources
Security deposit limit
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Deposit return deadline
Within 30 days after the landlord regains possession: return the deposit, or a written statement of the exact reasons for withholding plus the balance (Georgia Attorney General's summary of the statute).
Verified Source: O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Notice to enter
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Rent increase notice
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Late fees
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Eviction notice (nonpayment)
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Rent control / state preemption
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Cities in Georgia with their own rules
Get law-change alerts
A short email when a state or city rule on this site changes. Free, unsubscribe anytime.