Georgia Domestic violence early termination
Domestic violence early termination in Georgia
A tenant may end a residential lease effective 30 days after written notice when a civil or criminal family violence or stalking order protects the tenant or the tenant's minor child. The notice must include a copy of the order, and a police report if the order was an ex parte temporary order (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-23(b)-(c)).
Verified Source: O.C.G.A. § 44-7-23(b)-(c) · last checked 2026-10-23
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