Georgia Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in Georgia
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Georgia is heavily landlord-friendly with few tenant protections. No security deposit cap, no required entry notice, no rent control, and limited retaliation protection.
Security Deposit Max
No cap
Deposit Return
30 days
Entry Notice Required
Not required
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
Repair & Deduct
Not allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
No statutory cap
Limited Protection
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Deposit Return Period
30 days after move-out
Protection Exists
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Entry Notice Required
None required
No Protection
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Rent Control
Not permitted statewide
No Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Not allowed
No Protection
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Just Cause Eviction
Not required
No Protection
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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