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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- Lead-paint disclosure for pre-1978 buildings
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