Georgia Tenant Repair Demand and Remedy-Reservation Notice
Georgia Tenant Repair Demand and Remedy-Reservation Notice
Parties and Premises
- Tenant(s): [________________________________]
- Landlord/property manager: [________________________________]
- Premises, including unit: [________________________________]
- Monthly rent: $[__________]
- Notice date: [__/__/____]
Conditions and Notice History
| Date observed/reported | Condition and location | Safety, habitability, structure, or system impact | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| [__/__/____] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| [__/__/____] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
Formal Demand
Georgia law requires a residential landlord to keep the unit in good repair and a safe and habitable condition, including landlord responsibilities for the structure and covered electrical, heating, cooling, and plumbing systems. Tenant demands inspection and repair within a reasonable time.
Please provide a written schedule by [__/__/____] and complete work by [__/__/____]. Tenant offers lawful access at [________________________________]; coordinate through [PHONE/EMAIL].
Georgia Remedy Gate
If the landlord fails to repair after written notice and reasonable time, Georgia guidance describes a repair-and-deduct route using a qualified licensed professional at reasonable cost. Before considering that route, tenant should give advance written notice, obtain multiple estimates, retain receipts and a detailed work statement, and avoid using the route for common-area repairs.
- Proposed qualified licensed professional: [________________________________]
- Estimates attached: ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Condition is inside the rented unit, not a common area: ☐ Confirmed
This notice reserves but does not exercise repair-and-deduct. Tenant will continue paying rent unless Georgia counsel approves a lawful alternative.
Delivery and Proof
☐ Personal delivery on [__/__/____]
☐ Certified/registered mail on [__/__/____], tracking [________________________________]
☐ Lease-approved electronic delivery on [__/__/____]
☐ Other documented method: [________________________________]
Attached: ☐ Photographs ☐ Prior notices ☐ Estimates ☐ Inspection/code report ☐ Other [________________________________]
Tenant signature: [________________________________] Date: [__/__/____]
Sources and References
- Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook, rev. Aug. 29, 2024 — Georgia Department of Community Affairs — https://dca.georgia.gov/document/manuals/georgia-landlord-tenant-handbook/download
About This Template
Landlord-tenant paperwork governs who can stay in a property, on what terms, and what happens when something goes wrong. Leases, notices to quit, security deposit demands, and habitability complaints all have state and often city-specific requirements for timing, content, and service. Getting the paperwork right is what makes an eviction actually succeed or a security deposit actually come back, because judges regularly dismiss cases over small procedural mistakes.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: July 2026
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