A Georgia lease agreement creates a legally binding relationship between the landlord and the tenant(s) based on the use of property in exchange for a fee. The document outlines the terms negotiated between the parties, such as monthly rent, payment method, security deposit details, utilities, and other services to the premises.
Georgia state laws also impose specific rental requirements and disclosures that need to be included in the lease agreement.
By Type (6)
Standard Lease Agreement
Enables landlords to legally bind a tenant when renting their residential property.
Room Rental Agreement
Details the rules and responsibilities for individuals sharing a living space.
Commercial Lease Agreement
Outlines the terms and conditions of renting commercial property.
Rent-to-Own Lease Agreement
Allows tenants to carefully consider their homeownership goals without immediate financial pressure.
Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
Automatically renews each month and provides the option for either party to terminate with a specified notice period.
Sublease Agreement
Ensures the tenant remains responsible for the lease with the landlord while assuming the role of the sublandlord.
Laws
Overview
Rent Control: No.
Limit on Late Fees: No.
Late Fees in Rental Agreement: Yes.
Grace Period: No.
License Required for Landlord: No.
Required Lease Disclosures
Make sure that your lease agreement complies with Georgia law – Title 44, Chapter 7 (Code of Georgia) and Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook. For instance, landlords in Georgia are required to make the following disclosures:
- Further contact details. A landlord disclosure in writing of the names and addresses of the owner or owner’s authorized agent for service of process (§ 44-7-3).
- Security deposits, along with an itemized list of damages. Must outline existing damages to the premises (§ 44-7-34).
- Disclosure of Lead-Based Hazards. Federal law requires that this document be added to the contract for buildings before 1978 (Title 42 U.S. Code § 4852(d)).
- Disclosure of Flood Hazard Area. The tenant should be aware of any floods in the past five years (§ 44-7-20).
- Fire Safety and Protection Addendum. Any landlord responsible for a residential building three or more stories tall must maintain adequate fire prevention features within the building (§ 25-2-13).
Security Deposit
A landlord is not restricted in the amount they may require from the tenant for the security deposit (No statute).
Landlord Right of Entry
Georgia law only recommends that a landlord give notice before entering a property, but it is not required (Landlord-Tenant Handbook, p. 13).
Sample
You can download the Georgia lease agreement template below and start defining all necessary terms for your tenants.