Georgia landlord law references

Georgia: Security deposits

Capped at 2 months' rent for leases entered/renewed on/after July 1, 2024 (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-30.1, HB 404 'Safe at Home Act').

No interest requirement; deposits generally held in escrow/trust (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-31).

The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 30 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.

Georgia: Notices and tenancy endings

Written notice to pay or vacate allowing 3 business days before filing a dispossessory (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50(c)-(d), eff. July 1, 2024).

Tenancy at will: 60 days' notice from landlord, 30 days from tenant (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7).

Court listed in the supplied dataset: Magistrate Court.

Georgia: Rent regulation

O.C.G.A. § 44-7-19 prohibits local governments from regulating the amount of rent; no statewide rent control.

Georgia: Licensing and registration

No statewide residential rental/landlord license; local business-license requirements may apply.

Georgia: Lease disclosures and receipts

Lead paint (federal)

Flooding history if flooded 3+ times in prior 5 years (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-20)

Move-in condition list before collecting a deposit (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-33)

Sources supplied for Georgia

Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.

• O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34 (security deposit return)

  Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06

• O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7 (termination of tenancy at will)

  Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06

• Safe at Home Act (HB 404) Bench Card §§ 44-7-30.1 & 44-7-50

  Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06

• Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (GA DCA)

  Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06

Offices listed in the dataset

• Georgia Attorney General Consumer Protection DivisionAttorney General / Consumer Protection
• Georgia Department of Community AffairsState Housing Agency

Landlord education in Georgia