GA landlord resources
Lease preparation education in Georgia
Review the lease documents and local requirements with a qualified attorney.
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: 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