Georgia Landlord Notices Pack

GEORGIA LANDLORD NOTICES PACK

Comprehensive Notice Templates Under Georgia Landlord-Tenant Law
Updated for 2024 Legislative Changes

IMPORTANT: 2024 LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

Georgia made significant changes to landlord-tenant law in 2024:

• 3-Day Notice Required Before Filing Eviction: Effective July 1, 2024, landlords must give tenants at least 3 days' notice before filing for eviction due to nonpayment (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50). This applies to leases entered or renewed on or after July 1, 2024.
• Security Deposit Cap: New law caps security deposits at two months' rent (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-30.1).

NOTICE 1: THREE-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

GEORGIA STATUTORY NOTICE PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50 (Effective July 1, 2024)

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

LANDLORD INFORMATION:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: GA ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION:
Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: GA ZIP: [____]
Unit/Apt. No.: [____]

THREE-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are in default of your rental agreement for the above-described premises due to nonpayment of rent.

RENT OWED:

DEMAND FOR PAYMENT:

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50 (effective July 1, 2024), you are hereby given THREE (3) DAYS from the posting of this notice to pay the full amount owed or vacate the premises.

DEADLINE TO PAY OR VACATE: [__/__/____]

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Payment shall be made by: ☐ Cash ☐ Certified Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Other: [________________]

Payment shall be delivered to: [________________________________]

During the hours of: [________________________________]

FAILURE TO COMPLY:

If you fail to pay the full amount due or vacate the premises within three (3) days after posting of this notice, the landlord may file a dispossessory action to recover possession of the premises, unpaid rent, court costs, and attorney's fees as permitted by law.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Under the 2024 Georgia law change (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50), this 3-day notice is now REQUIRED before the landlord can file for eviction due to nonpayment. This applies to rental agreements entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2024.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]

NOTICE 2: NOTICE TO CURE LEASE VIOLATION

GEORGIA NOTICE OF LEASE VIOLATION

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Georgia [____]

NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH RENTAL AGREEMENT

You are hereby notified that you are in violation of your rental agreement and/or applicable law. The specific acts and/or omissions constituting the breach are as follows:

DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION(S):

☐ Unauthorized occupant(s): [________________________________]
☐ Unauthorized pet(s): [________________________________]
☐ Excessive noise/disturbance on: [________________________________]
☐ Damage to property: [________________________________]
☐ Failure to maintain premises: [________________________________]
☐ Violation of health/safety codes: [________________________________]
☐ Violation of rules and regulations: [________________________________]
☐ Other lease violation: [________________________________]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

LEASE PROVISION(S) VIOLATED:
Section/Paragraph: [________________________________]

DEMAND TO CURE:

You are hereby given [____] DAYS from receipt of this notice to cure/remedy the above-described violation(s).

DEADLINE TO CURE: [__/__/____]

REQUIRED ACTION TO CURE:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

FAILURE TO COMPLY:

If the breach is not remedied within the time specified above, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement and commence legal proceedings to recover possession.

☐ This is a first notice for this type of breach.
☐ This is a subsequent notice. Previous notice dated [__/__/____].

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 3: SIXTY-DAY NOTICE OF LEASE TERMINATION

GEORGIA NOTICE OF TERMINATION PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Georgia [____]

SIXTY-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY

☐ LANDLORD-INITIATED TERMINATION
☐ TENANT-INITIATED TERMINATION

Dear [________________________________]:

This letter serves as formal notice to terminate the tenancy at the above-referenced property.

TYPE OF TENANCY:

☐ Tenancy at Will / Month-to-Month - Sixty (60) days' notice required from landlord; thirty (30) days from tenant per O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7
☐ Fixed-Term Lease - Lease expires on [__/__/____]

TERMINATION DATE: [__/__/____]

(Note: For landlord-initiated termination of tenancy at will, the termination date must be at least 60 days from the date of this notice)

REASON FOR TERMINATION (if applicable):
☐ End of lease term
☐ Non-renewal of periodic tenancy
☐ Sale of property
☐ Landlord or family member moving in
☐ Major renovation/rehabilitation
☐ Other: [________________________________]

MOVE-OUT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Remove all personal belongings by the termination date
2. Return all keys, garage door openers, and access devices to: [________________________________]
3. Leave the premises in clean condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted
4. Remove all trash and debris
5. Disconnect utilities in your name as of [__/__/____]
6. Provide forwarding address for security deposit return

SECURITY DEPOSIT:

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34, your security deposit (less any lawful deductions) and an itemized statement will be mailed to your forwarding address within thirty (30) days after termination of the tenancy.

FORWARDING ADDRESS FOR SECURITY DEPOSIT:

Please provide your forwarding address in writing:

Forwarding Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 4: NOTICE OF ENTRY (INSPECTION/REPAIRS)

GEORGIA NOTICE OF ENTRY

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Georgia [____]

NOTICE OF LANDLORD'S INTENT TO ENTER PREMISES

You are hereby notified that the landlord or landlord's authorized agent intends to enter your rental unit.

DATE OF ENTRY: [__/__/____]

TIME OF ENTRY: Between [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM and [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

PURPOSE OF ENTRY:

☐ Routine inspection
☐ Make repairs: [________________________________]
☐ Make improvements or alterations
☐ Supply agreed services
☐ Exhibit unit to prospective tenants
☐ Exhibit unit to prospective purchasers
☐ Exhibit unit to contractors/workmen
☐ Pest control treatment
☐ Smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector inspection
☐ Other: [________________________________]

PERSON(S) WHO WILL ENTER:

Name: [________________________________]
Company (if applicable): [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

Georgia does not have a specific statute requiring advance notice for landlord entry. However, best practices and many lease agreements require:

• At least 24 HOURS' NOTICE before entry
• Entry at reasonable times
• Entry without notice only in cases of emergency

NOTE: Your lease agreement may contain specific notice requirements. Please refer to your lease.

TENANT'S PRESENCE:

☐ Your presence is requested
☐ Your presence is not required

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you have questions or need to reschedule, please contact:

Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 5: SIXTY-DAY NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

GEORGIA NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Georgia [____]

SIXTY-DAY NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

Dear [________________________________]:

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7, this letter serves as official notice that your monthly rent will be increased as detailed below. Under Georgia law, landlords must give tenants-at-will at least sixty (60) days' written notice before imposing a rent increase.

CURRENT RENT INFORMATION:

NEW RENT INFORMATION:

NOTICE REQUIREMENTS:

☐ This notice is being provided at least sixty (60) days before the effective date of the rent increase, as required by O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7 for month-to-month tenancies.

ACCEPTANCE:

If you wish to continue your tenancy at the new rental rate, no action is required. Your continued occupancy after the effective date will constitute acceptance of the new rent amount.

DECLINING THE INCREASE:

If you do not wish to pay the increased rent, you must provide written notice of your intent to terminate your tenancy. Tenants must give at least 30 days' notice to terminate a tenancy at will.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Beginning [__/__/____], rent payments of $[________________________________] shall be due on the [____] day of each month.

Payment shall be made to: [________________________________]
Payment address: [________________________________]
Accepted payment methods: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 6: SECURITY DEPOSIT ITEMIZATION LETTER

GEORGIA SECURITY DEPOSIT DISPOSITION STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34

Date: [__/__/____]

TENANT INFORMATION:
Name(s): [________________________________]
Former Rental Address: [________________________________], Georgia [____]
Forwarding Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

LANDLORD INFORMATION:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: GA ZIP: [____]

TENANCY INFORMATION:
Lease Start Date: [__/__/____]
Lease End Date: [__/__/____]
Date Possession Returned: [__/__/____]
Keys Returned: ☐ Yes ☐ No

SECURITY DEPOSIT ACCOUNTING:

ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS:

DEPOSIT DISPOSITION:

☐ Check enclosed in the amount of $[________________________________]
☐ Full deposit applied to amounts owed; no refund due
☐ Deposit insufficient; tenant owes additional $[________________________________]

GEORGIA LAW NOTICE:

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34 and § 44-7-30.1 (2024):

• Maximum Security Deposit: Two (2) months' rent (2024 law change)
• Return Deadline: Thirty (30) days after termination of tenancy (or one month)
• Itemization Required: Yes, written itemized statement of damages required
• Landlord must provide notice of where deposit is held upon request (if 10+ units)

NOTE: The 2024 Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-30.1) capped security deposits at two months' rent. This applies to rental agreements entered into or renewed on or after the effective date.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 7: MOVE-OUT INSPECTION NOTICE

GEORGIA MOVE-OUT INSPECTION NOTICE

Date of Notice: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Tenant Name(s))
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Georgia [____]

NOTICE OF MOVE-OUT INSPECTION

Dear [________________________________]:

As your tenancy is scheduled to end on [__/__/____], we are writing to inform you of the move-out inspection process.

INSPECTION DETAILS:

Proposed Inspection Date: [__/__/____]
Proposed Inspection Time: [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

YOUR RIGHT TO BE PRESENT:

You have the right to be present during the move-out inspection. If you wish to attend, please confirm your availability.

☐ I wish to be present at the inspection
☐ I do not wish to be present at the inspection

SCHEDULING:

If the proposed date/time does not work for you, please contact us to reschedule:

Contact Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

PLEASE RESPOND BY: [__/__/____]

MOVE-OUT CHECKLIST:

Kitchen:
☐ Clean stove, oven, and range hood
☐ Clean refrigerator inside and out
☐ Clean dishwasher
☐ Clean countertops and cabinets (inside and out)
☐ Clean sink and disposal
☐ Clean floors

Bathrooms:
☐ Clean toilet, tub, shower, and sink
☐ Clean mirrors and fixtures
☐ Clean floors
☐ Remove mold/mildew

General (All Rooms):
☐ Patch small nail holes (per lease terms)
☐ Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans
☐ Clean windows and window sills
☐ Clean blinds/window coverings
☐ Vacuum carpets/clean floors
☐ Remove all personal belongings
☐ Remove all trash and debris

Exterior (if applicable):
☐ Mow lawn / maintain landscaping
☐ Clean patio/deck
☐ Remove all personal items from yard

ITEMS TO RETURN:

☐ All keys (quantity: [____])
☐ Garage door opener(s) (quantity: [____])
☐ Mailbox key
☐ Pool/amenity access cards
☐ Parking permits
☐ Other: [________________________________]

Return items to: [________________________________]

FORWARDING ADDRESS:

Please provide your forwarding address for security deposit return:

New Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

NOTICE 8: FLOODING DISCLOSURE

GEORGIA REQUIRED FLOODING DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. § 44-7-20

Date: [__/__/____]

TO: [________________________________] (Prospective/Current Tenant)
PROPERTY ADDRESS: [________________________________], Georgia [____]

NOTICE REGARDING FLOODING

Pursuant to Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-20), if flooding has damaged any portion of the living space being rented to a tenant three or more times within the five-year period immediately preceding the effective date of the lease, the owner must give the tenant written notice that the premises are prone to flooding.

FLOODING DISCLOSURE:

☐ No Flooding History: The landlord is not aware of any flooding that has damaged the living space three or more times within the preceding five-year period.

☐ Flooding History Disclosed: The landlord hereby discloses that flooding has damaged any portion of the living space THREE (3) OR MORE TIMES within the five-year period immediately preceding this lease. THE PREMISES ARE PRONE TO FLOODING.

Details of flooding incidents (if applicable):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

TENANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

By signing below, tenant acknowledges receipt of this flooding disclosure.

________________________________________
Tenant Signature Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE:

________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR LANDLORD NOTICES
STATE OF GEORGIA

I, [________________________________], being duly sworn, hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served the following notice:

TYPE OF NOTICE SERVED:

☐ Three-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
☐ Notice to Cure Lease Violation
☐ Sixty-Day Notice of Lease Termination
☐ Notice of Entry
☐ Sixty-Day Notice of Rent Increase
☐ Security Deposit Itemization Letter
☐ Move-Out Inspection Notice
☐ Flooding Disclosure
☐ Other: [________________________________]

SERVED UPON:

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Property Address: [________________________________], Georgia [____]

METHOD OF SERVICE:

☐ Personal Service: Delivered directly to tenant at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
Location: [________________________________]

☐ Delivery to Adult Resident: Delivered to [________________________________],
an adult residing at the premises, at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

☐ Posting: Posted in a conspicuous place on the premises
Posted on [__/__/____] at [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
Location posted: [________________________________]

☐ Certified Mail: Mailed via certified mail, return receipt requested
Tracking Number: [________________________________]
Date Mailed: [__/__/____]

☐ First-Class Mail: Mailed via first-class mail
Date Mailed: [__/__/____]

DECLARATION:

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Georgia that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on [__/__/____] at [________________________________], Georgia.

________________________________________
Signature of Person Who Served Notice

Printed Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

GEORGIA LANDLORD-TENANT LAW QUICK REFERENCE

Key Notice Periods:

Security Deposit Rules (2024):

• Maximum Amount: Two (2) months' rent (2024 law change)
• Return Deadline: 30 days (one month) after termination
• Itemization Required: Yes
• Escrow Requirement: Landlords with 10+ units must hold deposits in escrow and notify tenant where held

2024 Legislative Updates:

• 3-Day Pre-Filing Notice: Required before eviction for nonpayment (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50)
• Security Deposit Cap: Two months' rent maximum (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-30.1)

Required Disclosures:

• Flooding history (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-20) - if 3+ floods in 5 years
• Security deposit location (for landlords with 10+ units)
• Lead-based paint (for pre-1978 housing)

This notice pack is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Georgia landlord-tenant laws were updated in 2024. Consult with a Georgia-licensed attorney for specific legal matters.