Under Georgia landlord-tenant law, failing to comply with statutory notice rules is the number one reason eviction petitions are dismissed. Learn how to protect your rights under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50.
Georgia does not define a mandatory day-count notice period for unpaid rent. However, landlords must make a formal 'demand for possession' after rent becomes delinquent before filing a dispossessory warrant.
The NoticeGen rules engine automatically enforces the statutory guidelines detailed below when compiling notices for Georgia.
| Notice Type | Statute Section | Notice Period |
|---|---|---|
| Late Rent Notice | O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50 | Immediate / Demand |
| Unconditional Quit | O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7 | 60 Calendar Days |
| Rent Increase | O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7 | 60 Calendar Days |
Notice compliance is not just about the words on the page — it is also about correct delivery. In Georgia, permissible service methods include:
Georgia law does not set a specific number of days. It requires a 'demand' which can technically demand immediate payment or possession. However, standard practice is to give at least 24 to 72 hours to prevent court dismissal.
A dispossessory warrant is the official eviction lawsuit filed in Magistrate Court. You cannot legally file this warrant without first making a formal Demand for Possession to the tenant.
A landlord must provide a 60-day written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy, while a tenant only needs to provide a 30-day notice under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7.
Detailed, statute-mapped breakdowns for each notice type supported in Georgia.
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