Georgia Rent increase notice
How much notice does a landlord need to give to raise the rent in Georgia?
No statutory rent increase notice period found in O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-1 to 44-7-25 (reviewed by full-text search). Under a lease, the lease terms control. For context, § 44-7-7 requires 60 days' notice from the landlord (30 from the tenant) to end a tenancy at will; it does not address rent increases.
Verified Source: O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-1 to 44-7-25; § 44-7-7 (context: notice to end a tenancy at will) · last checked 2026-10-23
How this works in Georgia
Georgia's Department of Community Affairs handbook says the lease decides whether and how often a landlord can raise rent. For a tenant-at-will, the landlord must give 60 days' notice of a rent increase. When a building is sold, new owners are generally bound by existing leases and can't raise rents during them.
Step by step in Georgia
- Check the lease for a rent-increase clause and how often it allows increases.
- For a tenant-at-will, give at least 60 days' notice of the increase.
- After a purchase, honor the existing leases' rent.
- Put the new rent and its start date in writing.
Common Georgia mistakes to avoid
- Giving a tenant-at-will only 30 days' notice of an increase.
- Raising rent mid-lease when the lease doesn't allow it.
- Assuming a new owner can reset rents on existing leases.
Key deadlines and amounts in Georgia
| Under a lease | The lease terms control |
|---|---|
| Tenant-at-will | 60 days' notice of a rent increase |
| After a sale | New owners generally bound by existing leases |
Georgia FAQ
How much notice does a Georgia landlord give for a rent increase?
For a tenant-at-will, 60 days, according to the Department of Community Affairs handbook. Under a lease, the lease terms control.
Can a new owner raise rent in Georgia?
The handbook says new owners are generally subject to existing leases and cannot raise rents or change rules during them.
Sources for this section: Georgia Dept. of Community Affairs, Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (checked 2026-10-19)
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