Georgia Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026)

Georgia is landlord-friendly. Move-in damage list required. No statutory entry notice (best practice: 24h).

Statute: O.C.G.A. Title 44, Chapter 7

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Required disclosures

Lead-based paint (pre-1978). Owner/agent name and address. Pre-existing damage list (within 3 days of move-in).

Landlord entry

No statutory notice required. Best practice: 24-hour notice written into lease.

Habitability

Landlord must keep premises in good repair. Tenant remedies: repair-and-deduct (up to 1 month rent after notice + reasonable time).

Source of income protection

Atlanta + several other GA cities prohibit source-of-income discrimination (Section 8 acceptance). Statewide: no protection.

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Not legal advice. Proprietio is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The content on this page is informational and was researched from publicly available statutes and case law, but state and local landlord-tenant rules change frequently and vary by jurisdiction. For specific situations in Georgia, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. Read full disclaimer.