Georgia Interest on deposits
Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Georgia?
Georgia's security deposit article requires deposits to be held in trust in an escrow account (or covered by a surety bond), with the tenant told where the account is. It does not require the landlord to pay interest (whole article reviewed).
Verified Source: O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-30 to 44-7-37 · last checked 2026-10-15
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