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Georgia Security Deposit Itemization
After a Georgia tenancy ends, unused deposit money is generally due within 30 days, with an itemized list of lawful deductions (O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-30.1, 44-7-30 to 44-7-35). This generator writes that accounting.
- Return unused deposit within 30 days, to the extent the statute requires.
- Ordinary wear and tear is not deductible.
- Ask the tenant for a written forwarding address.
Open a filled sample with every optional field and checkbox completed.
Related Georgia documents
- Georgia Security Deposit Receipt. A written record that a security deposit was received. It is not the itemized accounting due after move-out.
- Georgia Move-Out Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-out. Compare it to the move-in list before deducting from the deposit.
- Georgia Move-In Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-in. It is not a lease.
- Georgia Residential Lease Agreement. A fixed-term residential rental contract built around the property’s state rules.
- Georgia Notice to Vacate. Written notice that a tenancy will end on a stated date. It is not a pay-or-quit, not a court filing, and not a lockout.
Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about Georgia deposit itemization papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.
- When must a landlord return a deposit in Georgia?
- For leases entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2024, a security deposit generally may not exceed two months’ rent (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-30.1). When the security-deposit article applies (generally landlords with more than 10 rental units, or who use a broker or management company), the deposit must be escrowed or bonded, a move-in damage list is required, and unused money is generally due within 30 days after the landlord obtains possession. Ordinary wear and tear is not deductible. Unused money is generally due within 30 days (O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-30.1, 44-7-30 to 44-7-35).
- What can I deduct from a security deposit?
- Lawful deductions usually include unpaid rent, damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and certain cleaning or repair costs allowed by the lease and statute. Itemize each charge.
- What if I have no deductions?
- Return the full deposit within the 30-day window. Send it to the tenant’s forwarding address if you have one.