Georgia

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Laws ⚖️

  • Maximum Rental Application Fee – Any amount as there are no limits on rental application fees in Georgia. The Landlord must charge a reasonable amount.
  • Security Deposit Amount – Landlords can charge any amount as there are zero mandates on the maximum security deposit amounts Landlords can charge Tenants.
  • Application Requirements – Provide a government issued photo ID (driver’s license or passport), must complete all empty fields on the application form, and applicant must sign the completed form.

Sample Georgia Rental Application Form 

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Sources

  1. avail.co
  2. Chapter 186-2 Georgia Fair Housing Law
  3. Georgia Landlord-Tenant Laws
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Tenants Right to Sublet

Tenants in Georgia need written permission from their landlord to sublease their unit. If the lease is unclear about the subletting rules, use a Landlord Consent Form to make sure there will not be any issues. [1]

Short-Term Rental / Lodgings Tax

Short-term rentals (STRs) in Georgia are regulated by local governments, as there are no state-level rules. Counties and cities set their own qualifications, taxes, and fees.[2]

Georgia STR Taxes and Fees:

  • 4% state sales tax.[3]
  • $5/night state hotel/motel fee.[4]
  • County sales tax (varies by location).
  • City sales tax (varies by location).
  • Some areas impose additional hotel or tourism taxes.
  • Get a business license  through the city clerk’s office.

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Subleases Near Georgia Institute of Technology:

Sample Georgia Sublease Agreement Template

Sources

  1. Georgia Code § 44-7-1(a)
  2. Hosfully.com / Regulations / Georgia
  3. Georgia Department of Revenue
  4. Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rule 560-13-2-.01
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Required Disclosure Forms (4)

  1. Landlord Information – The landlord must provide their name and address at lease signing and update any changes within 30 days.[1]
  2. Inspection Form – The landlord must document and share the property’s condition before collecting a security deposit.[2]
  3. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – Required for properties built before 1978, including an EPA pamphlet.[3]
  4. Flood Disclosure (if applicable) – Tenants must be informed if the property has flooded three or more times in the past five years.[4]

Sources

  1. § 44-7-3(a)
  2. § 44-7-33(a)
  3. 42 U.S. Code § 4852d
  4. § 44-7-20

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georgia durable general power of attorney template pdf Georgia Durable Power of Attorney Form Template

The Georgia Power of Attorney Form establishes an agreement in which one party (the “principal”) chooses to delegate specific personal rights (“powers”) to another party (the “agent”) so that they can carry out specific specified actions on their behalf. The authority granted may be related to the assigning party’s financial assets, medical care, or minor child.

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Georgia State Laws and Requirements

  1. Georgia Power of Attorney Act – § 10-6B-1 -10-6B-23
  2. GA POA Definition – § 10-6B-2(7)
  3. Signature Requirement – This document must be signed in front of one (1) witness and one (1) notary public – § 44-2-15.

Source: § 10-6B-5 

Georgia Power of Attorney Form Sample

Georgia Simple 1 Page Residential Lease Agreement 2 pdf Georgia Simple 1-Page Residential Lease Agreement Template

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

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.

Sample

Georgia Bill of Sale 1 pdf Bill of Sale Georgia Template

A Georgia Bill of Sale form is is used to document the sale or transfer of high-value items such as cars.

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Georgia Registration Documents (Required)

  • Odometer Disclosure Statement
  • Vessel Registration / Title Application – Form REV 2020

Source: Georgia Department of Driver Services – Georgia DMV Online

What to include in a Georgia bill of sale form?

  • The buyer’s name + address
  • The seller’s name + address
  • The vehicle/car description (make, model, year, + body style)
  • The car’s vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • The sale date
  • Transaction details (purchase: price, trade, and/or gift)
  • The warranty information (sold “as-is”)
  • The Odometer Disclosure
  • The Federal Law, 49 U.S. Code § 32705, requires a bill of sale to include a verifying statement about the vehicle’s mileage. Vehicles greater than ten years old and over 16,000 pounds are exempt.

Georgia Bill of Sale: Frequently Asked Questions

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Can a bill of sale be handwritten in Georgia?

Yes, but remember, whether you use the state-provided form or create your own, the bill of sale must include the names, contact information, and signatures of the seller and the buyer.

Does a car bill of sale need to be notarized in Georgia?

No, a car bill of sale does not need to be notarized in Georgia.

Does Georgia offer a state form?

Yes, Form-T7 and Revised Form-T7 2022.

Georgia Bill of Sale Sample