Georgia Simple 1-Page Residential Lease Agreement Templates

A written Georgia 1-page residential agreement provides safeguards for the Property Owners, Landlords and Tenants. Free fill-in-the-blanks agreement forms available in Google Documents, Word Processing, PDF formats and more. Download by clicking on the buttons below. Learn more on what to include in the agreement form by reading the information provided below.

Last updated April 30th, 2024

A written Georgia 1-page residential agreement provides safeguards for the Property Owners, Landlords and Tenants. Free fill-in-the-blanks agreement forms available in Google Documents, Word Processing, PDF formats and more. Download by clicking on the buttons below. Learn more on what to include in the agreement form by reading the information provided below.

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A Georgia lease agreement is a legal document between a landlord and tenant for rental of a property. It outlines their responsibilities and verifies the tenant’s credit and employment.

Rental Application – Rental applicants must undergo employment, credit, and background checks.

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

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Must Include the Following in this Agreement Form

Disclosures (4)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form
  2. Flood Disclosure
  3. Move-in / Move-out Inspection Form
  4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

Security Deposit

Maximum – There is no legal limit on the maximum amount a landlord can request for rent. The landlord is free to request any amount they desire.
Return – The landlord must return the security deposit to the tenant within one month of the termination date.
Source: § 44-7-34

Landlord Access

Landlords are not legally required to give notice before entering a tenant’s residence, but it is recommended to provide reasonable notice, usually 24 or 48 hours, as required by law in most states.
Source: § 44-7

Paying Rent

Grace Period – In the state of Georgia, Tenants are obligated to pay their rent on the date specified in the lease agreement. There is no grace period for tenants in Georgia, meaning that if rent payment is made after the due date, the landlord may commence eviction proceedings.

Notice-to-Quit – The Tenant will be issued a 3-day notice to quit, which is a formal document indicating that the tenant must vacate the rental property.

Source: § 44-7-50

Late Fees

Rent – There exists no definitive limit on the maximum penalty for late rent as per the laws. However, landlords have the legal right to impose interest on the rent owed by the tenant. The highest interest rate, commonly known as the usury rate, is 16% per year.
NSF Fee – The NSF (non-sufficient funds) fee collected by the landlord from the tenant for a bounced check is either $30 or 5% of the check amount, whichever is greater.

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Georgia Simple 1 Page Residential Lease Agreement