How much notice is required to raise rent in Georgia?
60 days notice
- 60 days notice for month-to-month
- No rent control
- Lease terms control
Legal basis: OCGA § 44-7-7
Know your rights as a renter in Georgia. This guide covers security deposits, landlord entry, rent increases, eviction protections, and more under Georgia law.
Legal basis: Georgia landlord-tenant law — Georgia Code
30
Days to Return Deposit
2 months' rent
Max Deposit
Reasonable
Entry Notice
Required
Deposit Escrow
What Georgia law says about deposits
Maximum Deposit
2 months' rent
Return Deadline
30 days
Penalties, interest & late-fee rules under Georgia law
If your deposit is wrongfully or late returned
Landlord may be liable for up to three times the deposit amount wrongfully withheld, plus attorney fees.
Interest on your deposit is not required
Grace period
No mandatory grace period
Must be in the lease
Yes — a late fee is only enforceable if it is written into your lease
Your privacy protections
Required Notice Period
Reasonable notice
In Georgia, your landlord must provide proper notice before entering your rental unit, except in genuine emergencies. This protects your right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of your home.
Exceptions: Landlords may enter without notice in cases of emergency (fire, flooding, etc.) or if you've abandoned the property.
60 days notice
Legal basis: OCGA § 44-7-7
Varies
Legal basis: OCGA § 44-7-13
Protected
Legal basis: OCGA § 44-7-24
Limited protections
Legal basis: State Law
Self-help illegal
Legal basis: OCGA § 44-7-14.1
Important facts about Georgia rental law
Georgia limits security deposits to 2 months' rent (Safe at Home Act, since July 2024).
Georgia landlords must return deposits within 30 days of move-out.
Georgia landlords with 10+ units must place deposits in an escrow account.
Georgia requires landlords to disclose flooding history of the property.
Common questions about Georgia tenant rights
In Georgia, the security deposit limit is 2 months' rent.
Georgia landlords must return security deposits within 30 days after you move out.
In Georgia, landlords must provide Reasonable notice notice before entering your rental unit.
Late fees in Georgia: No statutory cap — must be reasonable. No mandatory grace period.
60 days notice. 60 days notice for month-to-month. No rent control. Lease terms control. Source: OCGA § 44-7-7.
Varies. Landlord must maintain habitability. Reasonable time to repair. Written notice recommended. Source: OCGA § 44-7-13.
Protected. Limited protections. Document all communications. Consult attorney if needed. Source: OCGA § 44-7-24.
Limited protections. Limited state protections. Contact local DV resources. Documentation recommended. Source: State Law.
Self-help illegal. Self-help evictions illegal. Court process required. Cannot remove belongings. Source: OCGA § 44-7-14.1.
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