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Georgia rental documents

State-specific leases, notices, checklists, and addenda for a Georgia rental. Legal notes last reviewed 2026-08-15. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm.

Deposit cap: 2× rent
Deposit return: 30 days
Pay-or-quit: Varies
Pet deposit: Counts toward cap

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Georgia Residential Lease AgreementA fixed-term residential rental contract built around the property’s state rules.
Georgia Month-to-Month Rental AgreementA periodic tenancy that continues until either party gives proper notice.
Georgia Sublease AgreementAn agreement for a tenant to rent all or part of the premises to a subtenant.
Georgia Roommate AgreementA private agreement among occupants who share a rental. It does not replace the master lease.
Georgia Lease AmendmentA short writing that changes named terms of an existing residential lease.
Georgia Move-In Condition ChecklistA condition inventory completed at move-in. It is not a lease.
Georgia Eviction NoticeA written pay-or-quit, cure-or-quit, or termination notice. It is not a court summons and does not authorize a lockout.
Georgia Pet AddendumAn add-on to an existing lease that names the animals, pet deposit or rent, and care rules. Assistance animals are not pets.
Georgia Security Deposit ItemizationA written accounting of deposit deductions and any refund due after move-out.
Georgia Notice of Intent to EnterWritten notice that the landlord intends to enter at a stated time for a lawful purpose.
Georgia Lease Renewal OfferA written offer to renew an existing residential lease for a new term and rent.
Georgia Notice of Rent IncreaseWritten notice that rent will change on a stated date. It is not an eviction and not a substitute for a signed amendment or renewal.
Georgia Guarantor / Co-Signer AddendumAn add-on to an existing lease in which another person guarantees the tenant’s rent and other lease duties. It does not make the guarantor a tenant.
Georgia Rent ReceiptA written record that rent was paid for a stated period. It is not a lease and not a waiver of other amounts still due.
Georgia Security Deposit ReceiptA written record that a security deposit was received. It is not the itemized accounting due after move-out.

Statewide rules of thumb

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.

A Georgia tenancy at will generally takes 60 days’ notice from the landlord or 30 days’ notice from the tenant (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7). A written month-to-month lease can set a different lawful notice period.

Georgia does not prescribe a statewide 24-hour entry statute. Put a reasonable-notice entry clause in the lease. Emergency entry is customary.

A Georgia rent increase should be in writing. Many landlords use at least the same notice they would use to end a month-to-month tenancy. A Georgia tenancy at will generally takes 60 days’ notice from the landlord or 30 days’ notice from the tenant (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7). A written month-to-month lease can set a different lawful notice period. The lease may require more. Local rent-control rules can cap the amount even when the notice period is met.

LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. These notes are educational summaries, not advice. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.

Georgia disclosure checklist

Last reviewed 2026-08-15. Confirm current statutes before you rely on this list.

Security-deposit article (if it applies)If it applies
If you own more than 10 rental units or use a real-estate broker / manager, Georgia’s deposit article requires escrow or a surety bond, a pre-occupancy damage list, and a 30-day itemized return. Missing the lists can forfeit the right to keep the deposit.
O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-30 to 44-7-35
Move-in condition listIf it applies
When the deposit article applies, give the tenant a comprehensive list of existing damage before or at move-in, and a chance to inspect and dissent.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-33
Owner / agent identityRequired
Tenants need a name and address for the person who owns the property or is authorized to manage it and receive notices.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-3
Lead-based paint (pre-1978)If it applies
Federal lead disclosure and the EPA pamphlet apply to pre-1978 housing.
42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 24 CFR Part 35

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