A Georgia lease agreement is used when Landlords or Property Owners lease rental units to Tenant(s) for a specific period of time. This Georgia standard rental lease agreement is legally binding once signed by both parties.
Rental Application – Landlords and/or Property Owners should run a background check and employment history on future Tenants prior to signing the Georgia rental agreement form.
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Standard Residential Lease Agreement
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Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement
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Most Recent US Home Facts
- Population (2023): 334,914,895
- Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
- Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
- Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Security Deposit Laws
Maximum amount – No maximum amount in Georgia.
Returning – Must return deposits within one (1) month.
Source: § 44-7-34
Landlord Access
No laws governing Landlord’s rental property notices.
Source: § 44-7
Paying Rent
Late Fees
Late Rent – No maximum late fee amount.
NSF Fees – $30 or 5% of the rent check amount (pick the higher amount).
NSF Fees – $30 or 5% of the rent check amount (pick the higher amount).
Source: § 7-4-2(a)(2), § 13-6-15(b)