Georgia Eviction Notice
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What happens after the notice in Georgia
If the tenant does not comply, the eviction moves to court. These are Georgia’s own rules for that step, from the judiciary and the statute.
- What the case is called. In Georgia an eviction lawsuit is a(n) dispossessory proceeding (dispossessory affidavit) action. — MAG 30-02 Dispossessory Affidavit, Council of Magistrate Court Judges (2025) ↗
- Where to file. If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, the landlord files in the Magistrate Court. — Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (GA Dept. of Community Affairs), rev. 8-29-24, p.17 ↗
- How to serve the notice. Demand for possession need not be written (except nonpayment). Written 3-business-day nonpayment notice may be served by any method in the lease or posted in a sealed envelope on the unit door. — Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (DCA), rev. 8-29-24, p.16 (summarizing O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50) ↗
- Filing fee. Varies by county (e.g., Gwinnett County Magistrate Court: $60 filing + $25 sheriff service per defendant = $85) — Gwinnett County Magistrate Court – Fees ↗
- No self-help. Self-help evictions are illegal; landlord may not knowingly and willfully cut off utilities during an eviction case (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-14.1). — Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (DCA), rev. 8-29-24, p.12 and p.16 ↗
Each point links to the Georgia source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
Georgia notice periods · as of 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- 3 days
- Lease violation (cure)
- Often unconditional
- End month-to-month
- 60 days
Source: O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50 (HB 404, eff. 7/1/2024); § 44-7-7 · verify ↗. Using the wrong number can void the notice — confirm the current rule before you serve it.
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Notice to Pay or Quit / Vacate
State of Georgia
Date: __________. To: __________ ("Tenant"), and all occupants of __________ (the "Premises").
You are hereby notified that you are in violation of your tenancy for the following reason: __________ . Amount due, if applicable: $______.
You are required, within ____ days as required by Georgia law, on or before__________, to cure the violation (or pay the amount due) OR to vacate and surrender the Premises. If you fail to do so, the landlord may begin eviction proceedings in court.
This notice is given under the landlord-tenant laws of the State of Georgia. Nothing here waives the landlord’s rights.
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Types of eviction notice
- Pay or quit — for unpaid rent: pay by the deadline or move out.
- Cure or quit — for a lease violation: fix it by the deadline or move out.
- Unconditional / termination — to end a month-to-month tenancy or for serious violations.
Georgia notice period & service
The number of days and how you must deliver the notice are set by Georgia law — get both right, keep proof of service, and never lock out or remove a tenant yourself. Check the current Georgia eviction rules before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice do I have to give in Georgia?
In Georgia, a non-payment (pay-or-quit) notice must give the tenant 3 days to pay or leave (as of 2026). Source: O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50 (HB 404, eff. 7/1/2024); § 44-7-7. Notice periods for lease violations or ending a tenancy differ — see the box on this page and confirm current law before serving.
Is an eviction notice the same as eviction?
No. The notice is the required first step — it gives the tenant a chance to pay, fix the problem, or move out by a deadline. If they don’t, you then file an eviction (unlawful detainer) case in court. You cannot lock out or remove a tenant yourself; only a court and law enforcement can carry out an eviction.
How do I serve the notice in Georgia?
States set rules for delivery — often personal delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, and/or mailing a copy. Keep proof of how and when you served it. Improper service is a common reason eviction cases get dismissed, so follow Georgia’s method carefully.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not always for the notice itself, but eviction is technical and a small mistake can restart the clock. For contested cases, commercial properties, or if the tenant has an attorney, it’s worth consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer in Georgia.
Where does a landlord file an eviction case in Georgia?
If the tenant does not comply with the notice, the landlord files in the Magistrate Court (the case is called a(n) dispossessory proceeding (dispossessory affidavit) action). Source: Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (GA Dept. of Community Affairs), rev. 8-29-24, p.17.
How must an eviction notice be served in Georgia?
Demand for possession need not be written (except nonpayment). Written 3-business-day nonpayment notice may be served by any method in the lease or posted in a sealed envelope on the unit door. Source: Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (DCA), rev. 8-29-24, p.16 (summarizing O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50).
What does it cost to file an eviction in Georgia?
Varies by county (e.g., Gwinnett County Magistrate Court: $60 filing + $25 sheriff service per defendant = $85) Source: Gwinnett County Magistrate Court – Fees.
How does Georgia compare? See the notice periods in all 50 states, every figure cited to statute. Not sure which notice applies? Try the 2-question wizard.
How Georgia compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Georgia: O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50 (HB 404, eff. 7/1/2024); § 44-7-7 ↗.
- Notice to pay rent or quit
Notice to pay rent or quit: 3 days — below the national median of 5 days across the 47 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 15 other states.
Notice to pay rent or quit in neighboring states — Alabama (7 days), Florida (3 days), North Carolina (10 days), South Carolina (5 days), Tennessee (14 days).
- Notice to cure a lease violation
Georgia sets no statutory cure period for lease violations; check the lease and local court rules before serving.
Notice to cure a lease violation in neighboring states — Alabama (7 days), Florida (7 days), North Carolina (no statutory rule), South Carolina (14 days), Tennessee (14 days).
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: 60 days — about 2× the national median of 30 days across the 51 states with a statutory rule.
Ranked #1 of 51 states (tied with 3) — higher means a longer notice period.
3 other states use the same figure.
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in neighboring states — Alabama (30 days), Florida (30 days), North Carolina (7 days), South Carolina (30 days), Tennessee (30 days). Georgia's 60 days is the longest among its neighbors.
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