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Georgia Landlord-Tenant Laws

See below for information relating to Georgia landlord-tenant laws provided by Avail in conjunction with the law firm of Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP.

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Georgia at a Glance

Are there specific security deposit requirements?

Yes

Are receipts required for security deposit payments?

No

Are interest payments required on deposits?

No

Is there rent control?

No

Are there limits on late fees?

No

Do late fees need to be written in the rental agreement?

Yes

Are there rent payment grace period laws?

No

Are there rekeying laws?

No

Are there notice of entry laws?

Yes

Are there required disclosures that need to be given to tenants?

Yes

Is a rental license required to be a landlord?

No

Georgia Security Deposit Laws

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for a Security Deposit in Georgia?
Are Security Deposit Receipts Required?
Do Landlords Have to Pay Interest on a Security Deposit in Georgia?
Do Landlords Have to Hold a Tenant’s Security Deposit in a Separate Account in Georgia?
When Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Georgia?
When Can a Security Deposit Be Withheld in Georgia?

Georgia Rental Agreement Laws

Are Rental Agreements Required in Georgia?
What Kind of Rental Agreement Is Acceptable in Georgia?
What Clauses Are Required in a Georgia Rental Agreement?
What Are the Rental Agreement Notice Periods in Georgia?
What Are the Lease Renewal Laws in Georgia?
What Are the Sublease and Assignment Provision Laws in Georgia?

Georgia Rent Laws

Georgia Rent Payment Laws
Georgia Rent Control Laws
Georgia Late Fee and Grace Period Laws
When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Georgia?

Georgia Rental Application Laws

Are There Limits on Rental Application Fees in Georgia?
Are Rental Application Fees Refundable in Georgia?
What Can’t a Landlord Ask on a Rental Application in Georgia?

Georgia Tenant Screening Laws

What Tenant Screening Reports Are Allowed in Georgia?
What Are the Restrictions on Tenant Screening Reports in Georgia?
How Much Can a Landlord Charge for Tenant Screening Reports in Georgia?

Georgia Rental Property Repair Laws

Tenant’s Rights and Landlord’s Responsibilities for Rental Property Repairs in Georgia
The “Repair and Deduct” Remedy in Georgia
When Can a Tenant Abandon a Rental Unit in Georgia?
When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Georgia?

Georgia Notice of Entry Laws

What Are the Notice of Entry Laws for Rental Properties in Georgia?
Keys, Locks, and Security Device Laws in Georgia

Georgia Eviction Laws

What Are the Eviction Laws in Georgia?
What Is the Eviction Process in Georgia?
What Is an Illegal Eviction in Georgia?

Georgia Pet Laws

What Fees Can Landlords Charge for Pets in Georgia?
Emotional Support Animals in Georgia

Georgia Retaliation Laws

What Is Considered Retaliation in Georgia?
What Happens If a Landlord Retaliates Against a Tenant in Georgia?

Reference

Do Landlords Need a Rental License?
Laws on the Use of Marijuana in Rental Properties
Rental Laws on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Required Rental Agreement Notices and Disclosures

The information provided on this website does not constitute legal advice. Instead, all information available on this site is for informational purposes only. Use of, and access to, this information does not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and Avail or the contributing law firm.

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