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Georgia Security Deposit Receipt
Record that a security deposit was received on a Georgia rental. Unused deposit is generally due within 30 days after the tenancy ends (O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-30.1, 44-7-30 to 44-7-35). This receipt is not the itemized accounting due at move-out.
- Usual return clock: 30 days.
- Ordinary wear and tear is not deductible.
- Ask for a written forwarding address before move-out.
Related Georgia documents
- Georgia Residential Lease Agreement. A fixed-term residential rental contract built around the property’s state rules.
- Georgia Move-In Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-in. It is not a lease.
- Georgia Security Deposit Itemization. A written accounting of deposit deductions and any refund due after move-out.
- Georgia Rent Receipt. A written record that rent was paid for a stated period. It is not a lease and not a waiver of other amounts still due.
Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about Georgia deposit receipt papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.
- What is a security deposit receipt in Georgia?
- It records that deposit money was received, the amount, and the property. 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.
- Is the receipt the move-out accounting?
- No. At move-out you still owe an itemized list of deductions and any refund within 30 days, to the extent Georgia law requires.
- What is the deposit cap in Georgia?
- 2× rent