Last reviewed July 2026
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Georgia Rent Receipt
This Rent Receipt is built with Georgia as the governing state. These are the Georgia landlord-tenant rules that most often bear on it, with the statute for each.
Georgia rules at a glance
| Late fees | No statutory cap; must be a reasonable estimate of loss, not a penalty |
|---|---|
| Returned-check fee | $30 or 5% of the check, whichever is greaterOCGA §13-6-15 |
| Security deposit limit | 2 months’ rent (combining damage, advance-rent, and pet deposits)OCGA §44-7-30.1 (2024) |
| Deposit return | 30 days, with an itemized statement of any deductionsOCGA §44-7-34 |
| Escrow & move-in list | Required — but self-managing owners of ≤10 units are exemptOCGA §§44-7-31, 44-7-33, 44-7-36 |
| Escrow | Deposits generally must be held in a separate escrow account (or secured by a surety bond), with written notice to the tenant of where it’s held (§§44-7-31, 44-7-32). |
Security deposits in Georgia
Since July 1, 2024, a Georgia landlord may not collect more than two months’ rent as a security deposit — counting any damage deposit, advance rent, and pet deposit together (§44-7-30.1). The deposit must be returned within 30 days of the landlord regaining possession, with an itemized statement of any deductions; ordinary wear and tear can’t be charged (§44-7-34).
- Escrow — Deposits generally must be held in a separate escrow account (or secured by a surety bond), with written notice to the tenant of where it’s held (§§44-7-31, 44-7-32).
- Move-in damage list — Before collecting a deposit, the landlord gives the tenant a list of existing damage to inspect and sign (§44-7-33).
- Small-landlord exemption — A self-managing owner who (with spouse and minor children) owns 10 or fewer units and uses no third-party manager is exempt from the escrow, move-in-list, and bad-faith-penalty rules — but still must meet the 30-day return and itemization duty (§44-7-36).
- Bad-faith penalty — Where it applies, wrongfully withholding a deposit can cost the landlord up to three times the amount plus attorney’s fees (§44-7-35).
Rent, late fees & returned checks
Georgia sets no statutory rent due date or grace period — the lease controls. There is also no statutory cap on residential late fees.
- Late-fee myth — A widely repeated “$20 or 20%” late-fee cap actually comes from Georgia’s Self-Service Storage Facility Act, which by its own terms doesn’t apply to homes or apartments. Residential late fees are governed only by the common-law rule that a fee must be a reasonable estimate of loss, not a penalty.
- Returned-check fee — Georgia’s bad-check statute allows $30 or 5% of the check, whichever is greater, plus bank fees (§13-6-15).
- Rent control — Georgia bars any city or county from regulating residential rents (§44-7-19).
Georgia Rent Receipt FAQs
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Georgia?
No more than two months’ rent, combining any damage, advance-rent, and pet deposit (§44-7-30.1). This cap took effect July 1, 2024 under the Safe at Home Act and applies to every landlord, regardless of how many units they own.
How long does a landlord have to return a deposit in Georgia?
30 days after regaining possession, with a written itemized statement of any deductions (§44-7-34). Missing the deadline generally forfeits the right to keep any of it — unless the landlord qualifies for the small-owner exemption, though the 30-day duty still applies (§§44-7-35, 44-7-36).
Is there a cap on late fees in Georgia?
No. Title 44 sets no residential late-fee cap. A commonly cited “$20 or 20%” figure actually comes from the Self-Service Storage Facility Act and doesn’t apply to homes. A residential late fee just has to be a reasonable estimate of the landlord’s loss, not a penalty.
More Georgia landlord documents
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