Georgia Landlord Compliance
Everything you're responsible for as a landlord in Georgia
Rent control, just-cause eviction, deposits, entry, repairs and recordkeeping, written for people who own or manage a few units, checked against the official sources, and kept current when the rules move.
Jurisdiction
key details
Rent cap · Detail
No state limit on rent increases; counties and municipalities are barred from regulating the amount of rent on privately owned residential property (may regulate property they own or have agreements on).
Deposit cap · Detail
No landlord may demand or receive a security deposit exceeding two months' rent; added by the Safe at Home Act (Ga. L. 2024, HB 404), applies to residential leases entered or renewed on/after 2024-07-01.
Rent increase notice · Detail
No rent-increase notice statute. DCA Landlord-Tenant Handbook reads § 44-7-7 as requiring 60 days' notice for a landlord to change the terms (incl. rent) of a tenancy at will; fixed-term rent is governed by the lease.
City rules · Detail
No county or municipality may enact, maintain or enforce any ordinance regulating the amount of rent for privately owned single-family or multi-unit residential property. No local just-cause ordinances known.
Just cause · Detail
A tenancy at will (incl. expired lease continued month-to-month) may be ended by the landlord on 60 days' notice (tenant 30 days) without stating a ground.
Return deadline · Detail
Refund, or written itemized statement of retained amounts plus balance, within 30 days after the landlord obtains possession of the premises (per § 44-7-33(b)); mailing to last known address suffices. Small-owner escrow/inspection exemption in § 44-7-36.
Nonpayment notice · Detail
Before filing a dispossessory for nonpayment, landlord must give written notice to vacate or pay all past-due rent, late fees, utilities and other charges within three business days (Safe at Home Act, eff. 2024-07-01).
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Essential local guides
If you're new to owning here, these five cover most of what will come up in your first year.
View All GuidesGeorgia HOA Laws | What Homeowners and Boards Must Follow
Understanding Georgia HOA laws is essential for anyone living in an HOA-governed neighborhood. In this guide, we break down
Guide
10 min
Georgia Security Deposit Laws | Limits, Deductions, and Returns
Know your rights in GA! Learn about security deposit limits, 30-day return deadlines, and the mandatory move-in inspection list to avoid disputes.
Guide
7 min
What a Landlord Cannot Do in Georgia: Legal Limits
This guide walks you through the legal limits landlords must respect in Georgia, helping you confidently navigate your rental experience.
Guide
10 min
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Georgia HOA Laws | What Homeowners and Boards Must Follow Understanding Georgia HOA laws is essential for anyone living in an HOA-governed neighborhood. In this guide, we break down | Guides | Keep the right records | Mar 25, 2026 |
Georgia Security Deposit Laws | Limits, Deductions, and Returns Know your rights in GA! Learn about security deposit limits, 30-day return deadlines, and the mandatory move-in inspection list to avoid disputes. | Guides | Return a deposit | Mar 12, 2026 |
What a Landlord Cannot Do in Georgia: Legal Limits This guide walks you through the legal limits landlords must respect in Georgia, helping you confidently navigate your rental experience. | Guides | Keep the right records | Feb 25, 2026 |
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