GA landlord resources
The Business of Real Estate Workshop in Georgia
The combined workshop covers landlord operations and the investing business.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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: Licensing and registration
No statewide residential rental/landlord license; local business-license requirements may apply.
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