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Georgia Landlord/Tenant FAQs

• Q: I Have A One Year Lease Which Prohibits Pets. I Am Six Months Into My Lease. For The Past Three Months, I Have Kept A Dog In My Home.
  A: Yes, the fact that your landlord chose to allow you to have a dog and not enforce the lease term prohibiting pets does not mean that the landlord can never enforce the … More
• Q: What Is A Security Deposit And Why Do I Have To Pay It?
  A: A security deposit is money paid by the tenant to the landlord. The deposit protects the landlord if the tenant vacates without making required payments or damages the … More
• Q: What Do I Need To Know About Security Deposits Before I Sign A Lease?
  A: Georgia law establishes an inspection procedure, the purpose of which is for the landlord and tenant to agree on the pre­occupancy condition of the rental unit. … More
• Q: What Do I Need To Do At The End Of The Tenancy?
  A: Within three (3) business days after the termination of the lease or the surrender and acceptance of the premises, whichever occurs later, the landlord must inspect … More
• Q: As A Landlord What Can I Deduct From A Tenant's Security Deposit?
  A: All or part of the security deposit may be retained by the landlord to compensate for physical damage caused to the premises by the tenant or members of the tenant`s … More
• Q: I Am A Landlord Who Rents Two Homes. I Do Not Employ A Management Agent. My Tenants Moved Out, How Do I Return The Security Deposit?
  A: The security deposit and any statement which accompanies it shall be sent to the last known address of the tenant. If it is returned as undeliverable and the landlord … More
• Q: Is A Landlord Required To Give The Tenant The Interest Earned On The Security Deposit?
  A: No. Georgia law does not require the landlord to place the security deposit in an interest bearing account nor does the law require that any interest that is earned be … More
• Q: What Is The Landlord Required To Do With The Security Deposit?
  A: A landlord who owns more than ten (10) rental units, including units owned by their spouse and children, or who employ a management agent, regardless of the number of … More
• Q: What Happens To The Security Deposit When An Apartment Complex Changes Owners?
  A: The former owner is responsible for making appropriate arrangements for the security deposit. The security deposit may be transferred to the new owner, making the new … More
• Q: What Other Types Of Deposits May Be Required By The Landlord?
  A: In addition to the security deposit, the landlord may require an application fee, cleaning fee, pet deposit and an advance rent deposit. Before paying any of these … More
• Q: If An Individual Pays A Security Deposit On An Apartment And The Application Is Rejected, How Long Does The Person Receiving The Deposit Have To Return It?
  A: If the amount paid was for a security deposit, Georgia law requires it to be returned thirty (30) days from the date the tenant vacates. Thus, the landlord may have a … More

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