📜 State Law Guide • Updated January 2025
Georgia Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
Georgia is known for being landlord-friendly, but strict rules apply to security deposit handling and notice periods for at-will tenants.
Banned
Rent Control
No limit
Security Deposit
30 days
Deposit Return
60 days
At-Will Notice
Security Deposit Rules
Rules are stricter for landlords who own more than 10 units or use a management company.
- No statutory limit: Landlords can charge any amount
- Escrow Account: Mandatory for landlords with 10+ units
- Move-In Inspection: Comprehensive list of existing damages required prior to deposit
- Return Deadline: 30 days after lease termination
- Itemization: Must provide list of damages within 3 business days of move-out inspection
Notice & Eviction
Georgia law distinguishes between "tenancy at will" (no lease/expired lease) and fixed-term leases.
| Scenario | Landlord Notice | Tenant Notice |
|---|---|---|
| Tenancy at Will (Termination) | 60 days | 30 days |
| Non-payment of Rent | Immediate (Demand for Possession) | N/A |
| Rent Increase (At Will) | 60 days | N/A |
Eviction Process: Landlord files a "dispossessory affidavit" with the court. If tenant doesn't answer within 7 days, landlord gets a writ of possession.
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