A Georgia room rental agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions between a principal tenant and a subtenant for renting a specific room within a residential property in the state. Before subleasing, they often need to obtain written permission from the landlord, and this permission is contingent upon the terms outlined in the original lease agreement.
The principal tenant is the one who initially signed the lease agreement with the landlord for the entire rental unit. The subtenant is the one who rents a specific room within the property from the principal tenant under the conditions specific to their arrangement. To ensure a suitable match and adhere to legal requirements, the principal tenant should use a rental application to screen potential subtenants thoroughly.
After How Long Does a Guest Become a Tenant in Georgia?
Under the statewide landlord-tenant laws (Code of Georgia Title 44 Chapter 7 and Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook), if guests:
- remain on the property for an extended period,
- contribute to the rent, or
- help with chores and housework; they are presumed to be tenants.
