Georgia Landlord Compliance Checklist (Landlord-Tenant Handbook)
Essential compliance checklist for Georgia landlords: security deposits, dispossessory process, habitability requirements, and landlord-friendly regulations.
Georgia is landlord-friendly with fast evictions and no rent control. Key requirements: proper dispossessory filing and move-in inspection documentation.
Security Deposits
GA deposit rules
No statutory deposit limit
Must be reasonable. Document property condition at move-in (required by law).
Return deposit within 30 days
One month from termination of tenancy. Provide itemized statement if deductions.
Move-in inspection mandatory
Written inspection with tenant signature required within 5 days of move-in
Dispossessory Process (Eviction)
Georgia eviction procedures
Demand for possession (no statutory period)
Written demand required before filing. No specific waiting period if past due.
File dispossessory in magistrate court
Summons issued, trial typically 7-14 days. Writ of possession if win.
Habitability & Disclosures
Property standards and required notices
Maintain habitability
Safe structure, working utilities, hot water, smoke detectors
Lead paint disclosure (pre-1978)
Federal requirement: EPA pamphlet and disclosure form
Pro Tips
- •Complete move-in inspection within 5 days - protects deposit claims
- •No rent control or just cause eviction - Georgia very landlord-friendly
- •Document demand notice - creates clean paper trail for court
- •Consider attorney for first eviction ($500-1,000 typical) to learn process
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