Georgia
Prepare notices to serve on your tenant or your landlord with these downloadable template Landlord and Tenant Notice Forms for Georgia.
Q. How much notice is required to terminate a tenancy under Georgia law?
A. If the tenant wants to terminate or change the lease or rental agreement, they must give 30 days' notice to the landlord. If the landlord wants to terminate the tenancy or increase the rent, they must give the tenant 60 days' notice. If the tenant fails to pay the rent the landlord can immediately demand possession and file a dispossessory affidavit.
Notices should be in writing, but it is not a statutory requirement.
Q. How much is the landlord allowed to charge for a security deposit?
A. Georgia's Landlord-Tenant Code does not set a maximum limit on the amount that a landlord can collect as a security deposit. There are also no set rules for late fees, rent increases or grace periods.
The Code also does not set a maximum on the amount of rent that a landlord can charge for a private residence.
Q. How long do I have to wait to get my security deposit back after I move out?
A. If you have given your landlord proper notice and vacated the rental unit without owing any back rent or damages, the landlord has one month to return your security deposit.The landlord must both inspect the unit after the move-out and sign a written inspection list detailing any damage. The tenant must note any items on the list which they dispute.
Landlords owning more than 10 rental units must place all security deposits in a bank escrow account or post bond with the superior court clerk.
Georgia Demand for Possession
Georgia landlords, is your tenant behind in the rent? Serve the tenant with this Demand for Possession, in accordance with State laws.
- The Notice informs the tenant that he/she is required to pay the outstanding amount within 3 days or give up possession of the property.
- If the tenant fails to do either of these, the landlord has the right to initiate legal proceedings for eviction.
- A Service of Notice form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Georgia.
Georgia Notice to Tenant of Sale of Rental Premises
Give notice to your tenants that the premises they are renting has been sold with this Notice to Tenant of Sale of Rental Premises for Georgia properties.
- This form constitutes formal written notice of the sale, and instructs the tenant to pay rent to the new owner.
- The Notice also includes a Record of Service form, to record the details of how the Notice was served.
- This is a reusable landlord-tenant form. Buy it, download the form, and use it as often as you require.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Georgia.
