O.C.G.A. Title 44 Chapter 7
Free Georgia residential lease template.
Georgia landlord-tenant law lives in Title 44 Chapter 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Georgia requires landlords with more than 10 rental units to hold deposits in escrow (§44-7-31), requires a comprehensive move-in damage list before accepting deposit (§44-7-33), and mandates a flood-history disclosure if the property flooded 3+ times in 5 years (§44-7-20).
Template information updated September 2026.
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What is in this Georgia template
The template is organized around the state statutes summarized below and identifies state-specific disclosures such as Move-in damage list (mandatory pre-deposit) and Owner and agent identification. Some notices use prescribed statutory wording and should not be removed without checking the cited law.
O.C.G.A. §44-7-3
Owner / agent identification
Name and address of owner and agent authorized to receive notices.
O.C.G.A. §§44-7-30 to -35
Security deposit (escrow / move-in inspection)
Move-in checklist mandatory; refund + itemized statement within 30 days.
O.C.G.A. §44-7-20
Flood disclosure
Mandatory disclosure if 3+ flooding events in past 5 years.
O.C.G.A. §44-7-7
Notice to terminate
Landlord: 60 days notice. Tenant: 30 days notice (month-to-month).
O.C.G.A. §44-7-23
Family violence termination
Termination right for victims of family violence.
O.C.G.A. §44-7-13
Landlord duty to repair
Landlord liable for damages from defective construction or failure to repair.
Required disclosures in Georgia
- ·Move-in damage list (mandatory pre-deposit)
- ·Owner and agent identification
- ·Flood damage history (3+ events in 5 years)
- ·Federal lead-paint disclosure (pre-1978 properties)
Quick reference for Georgia landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | No statutory minimum — courts require "reasonable notice" |
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