Georgia landlord law, handled.
StrainDesk knows the Safe at Home Act, the 3-business-day pay notice, the two-month deposit cap, and the 60-day termination rule, so you can focus on your properties, not your paperwork.
Watch the 2-minute demoGeorgia rental rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | 2x monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Deposit return window | 30 days after move-out |
| Pay-or-quit notice | 3-day notice to pay or vacate |
| Month-to-month termination notice | 60 days |
| Landlord entry notice | 24 hours advance notice |
| Late fee rules | No statutory cap |
Notice periods and limits reflect Georgia statute. Always confirm current law for your situation.
What StrainDesk does for Georgia landlords
- Georgia 3-business-day pay-or-vacate notices written to the Safe at Home Act standard
- Move-in and move-out condition lists, which most Georgia landlords must provide to keep any part of a deposit
- Deposit compliance that flags amounts over the two-month cap added by HB 404
- Title 44 lease clauses, habitability language, and a flood disclosure prompt for properties with a flooding history
- Maintenance tracking with entry-notice generation and written repair records
Registration reminders
Store each property's rental registration, add its number and renewal date, and StrainDesk reminds you before it expires. Your document and its deadline stay in one place.
Georgia landlord FAQ
What changed for Georgia landlords under the Safe at Home Act?
HB 404 applies to leases entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2024. It requires a 3-business-day notice to pay past due amounts before filing a dispossessory, caps security deposits at two months rent, and creates an implied warranty of habitability.
How much notice does a Georgia landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy?
Sixty days. A tenant ending the same tenancy needs to give only 30 days (O.C.G.A. 44-7-7).
How long does a Georgia landlord have to return the deposit?
Thirty days after the landlord obtains possession of the premises, with a written statement explaining any amount kept (O.C.G.A. 44-7-34).
Why do the move-in and move-out lists matter so much in Georgia?
Unless you are a natural person who, with your spouse and minor children, owns ten or fewer rental units and does not pay a third party to manage them (O.C.G.A. 44-7-36), a landlord who does not provide the lists cannot keep any part of the deposit and may lose the right to sue for damage to the premises (O.C.G.A. 44-7-35).
Plans for Georgia landlords
Both paid plans include the Georgia lease generator and legal notices. Plus adds everything in Pro and more.
Up to 20 properties. Online rent collection, email reminders, maintenance portal, and reports.
Choose ProEverything in Pro, plus SMS, co-tenants, team access, and exports. Up to 100 properties.
Choose PlusTemplates are provided for reference only and do not constitute legal advice. StrainDesk is not a law firm. Consult a licensed attorney in your state before serving any legal notice or executing any lease agreement.