Georgia Holdover tenants
What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in Georgia?
The tenant must give up possession when the term ends; if the tenant refuses, the landlord has the summary dispossessory remedy in Article 3 of ch. 44-7 (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-10).
Verified Source: O.C.G.A. § 44-7-10 · last checked 2026-10-23
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