Georgia Lease Agreement
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$49 to downloadGEORGIA RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
For residential property located in the State of Georgia
1. Parties
This Residential Lease Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on July 27, 2026 between ________________ ("Landlord") and ________________ ("Tenant"). Landlord's address for notices is ________________.
2. Premises
Landlord leases to Tenant the ________________ located at ________________ (the "Premises"). The Premises are rented unfurnished. The Premises shall be used as a private residence only.
3. Term
The term of this Agreement begins on ________________ and ends on ________________. If Tenant remains in possession after the end date with Landlord's consent and without a new written agreement, the tenancy becomes month-to-month on the same terms.
4. Rent
Tenant shall pay rent of ________________ per month, due on day ________________ of each month. Rent shall be paid by the method the Landlord designates in writing.
Rent is considered paid when received by Landlord. Partial payment does not waive Landlord's right to collect the full amount due or to pursue any remedy available under this Agreement or state law.
5. Late Charges
No late charge applies under this Agreement. Rent remains due in full on the date stated above.
6. Security Deposit
Tenant shall pay a security deposit of ________________ before taking possession of the Premises. The deposit secures Tenant's performance of this Agreement and may be applied to unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear and tear, and other amounts Tenant owes.
7. Occupancy
The Premises shall be occupied only by the Tenant(s) named above and their minor children. Guests staying longer than fourteen (14) consecutive days require Landlord's written consent.
8. Utilities
Tenant is responsible for all utilities and services except those listed below. Landlord is responsible for no utilities unless required by law.
9. Pets
No pets or animals may be kept on the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent. This clause does not apply to assistance animals required by fair housing law.
10. Smoking
Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the Premises, including balconies and patios. Tenant is responsible for any damage or odour remediation caused by smoking.
11. Maintenance and Repairs
Tenant shall keep the Premises clean and sanitary and shall promptly notify Landlord in writing of any needed repair, water leak, mold, or dangerous condition. Tenant is responsible for damage caused by Tenant, Tenant's household members, or Tenant's guests.
Landlord shall maintain the Premises in a habitable condition and make repairs required by law within a reasonable time after receiving written notice.
12. Alterations
Tenant shall not paint, remodel, install fixtures, or make alterations to the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent. Any permitted alteration becomes part of the Premises unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
13. Landlord's Right of Entry
Landlord may enter the Premises to inspect, make repairs, or show the unit to prospective tenants or buyers, after giving Tenant reasonable advance notice. Landlord may enter without notice in an emergency.
14. Assignment and Subletting
Tenant shall not assign this Agreement or sublet all or part of the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent.
15. Default
If Tenant fails to pay rent when due or breaches any other term of this Agreement, Landlord may terminate the tenancy and pursue eviction and damages as permitted by state law, after giving any notice the law requires.
17. Entire Agreement
This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties and replaces any prior understanding. It may be changed only in writing signed by both parties. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions stay in effect. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Georgia.
6a. Move-In and Move-Out Inspection (Georgia)
Before Tenant takes possession, Landlord shall provide Tenant with a written list of existing damage to the Premises. Tenant shall have the right to inspect the Premises and to note any dissenting comments on that list before signing it. Within three (3) business days after the termination of the tenancy, Landlord shall inspect the Premises and prepare a written list of any damage for which Landlord claims a deduction from the security deposit. Tenant has the right to inspect the Premises within five (5) business days after termination to confirm that list.
6b. Return of Security Deposit (Georgia)
Landlord shall return the security deposit, less any lawful deductions supported by the move-out inspection list, within thirty (30) days after the termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession. Any deduction shall be itemized in writing.
6c. Deposit Account (Georgia)
Where required by Georgia law, the security deposit shall be held in an escrow account established solely for that purpose in a state or federally regulated depository, and Landlord shall inform Tenant in writing of the location of that account.
18. Flood Disclosure (Georgia)
Landlord discloses whether the Premises have been damaged by flooding three or more times within the past five years, as required by Georgia law.
- O.C.G.A. § 44-7-33
- O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34
- O.C.G.A. § 44-7-31
- O.C.G.A. § 44-7-20
What Georgia law requires
Georgia has no statutory grace period and no required notice form for unpaid rent — what the law requires is a clear demand for possession before you file a dispossessory affidavit. That flexibility cuts both ways: judges dismiss cases where the demand was vague or undocumented. Georgia also requires a move-in/move-out inspection list from any landlord who takes a security deposit, which most generic leases leave out.
- Security deposit cap
- NoneO.C.G.A. § 44-7-30 et seq.
- Escrow account
- Required for landlords with more than 10 rental units (or who use a management agent), unless a surety bond is postedO.C.G.A. § 44-7-31
- Move-in inspection list
- Required before the tenant takes possession whenever a deposit is collectedO.C.G.A. § 44-7-33
- Deposit return deadline
- 30 days after termination of the tenancyO.C.G.A. § 44-7-34
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy
- 60 days' notice from the landlord; 30 days from the tenantO.C.G.A. § 44-7-7
Statute references are provided so you can verify each rule yourself. LandlordDocs is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.
Why not just use one of the big legal form sites?
You can — their templates are fine. The complaints are almost never about the documents; they are about the billing.
Questions landlords ask
Do I need a written lease?
A verbal month-to-month tenancy is legal in most states, but without a written lease you cannot prove what was agreed about rent, deposits, pets, or repairs. Nearly every landlord-tenant dispute comes down to what the lease says — if there isn't one, the tenant's version competes with yours.
Is this lease valid without a lawyer?
A lease is a private contract between you and your tenant. It does not need to be notarized or reviewed by an attorney to be enforceable. What matters is that its terms comply with your state's landlord-tenant statutes — which is exactly what the state-specific clauses in this document are for.
Can I reuse it for another unit?
Yes. You keep the Word file, so you can update names, addresses and rent for the next tenancy. There is no subscription and nothing expires.
What format do I get?
A print-ready PDF for signing and an editable Word (.docx) file you can keep and adapt.
Do I need an escrow account for a Georgia security deposit?
Only if you own more than ten rental units or use a management agent — those landlords must place deposits in a separate escrow account or post a surety bond (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-31). Small landlords renting out one or two properties themselves are exempt from the escrow requirement, but every landlord who takes a deposit must still do the move-in inspection list.
What happens if I skip the move-in inspection list?
You can lose the right to keep any of the deposit for damage. Georgia conditions deductions on the inspection procedure in § 44-7-33, so the list is not paperwork — it is the evidence that makes a deduction enforceable.