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Georgia Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Georgia?

Georgia's landlord-tenant article (O.C.G.A. 44-7-1 to -25) sets no late-fee grace period (full article reviewed).

Verified Source: O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-1 to 44-7-25 · last checked 2026-10-15

Related Georgia rules

Late fees

Georgia's landlord-tenant article (O.C.G.A. 44-7-1 to -25) sets no late-fee cap or rule (full article reviewed).

Verified Source: O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-1 to 44-7-25 · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Georgia late fees page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

For unpaid rent, late fees, utilities or other charges, the landlord must give a written notice to vacate or pay all past-due amounts within 3 business days before filing, posted in a sealed envelope on the door and delivered by any method the lease provides. HB 404 (Ga. L. 2024, p. 91) took effect July 1, 2024, and applies to leases entered into or renewed on or after that date.

Verified Source: O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50(c)-(d) (version effective until January 1, 2027) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Georgia eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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