Georgia Eviction Notice
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
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 ↗
- Official guidance. Georgia publishes its own instructions for the court step; read them before filing. — Council of Magistrate Court Judges of Georgia – Forms (MAG 30-02 Dispossessory Affidavit, rev. 2025) ↗
- 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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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.
If the tenant moves out still owing rent, the notice won’t collect it. Put the amount and a deadline in writing with a Georgia demand letter for payment; if it’s ignored, you can file in Georgia small claims court, where the limit is $15,000.
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.
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.
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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.
The rest of what Georgia requires
The figures below are Georgia's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Georgia page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- No statutory limit Ga. Code §44-7-34 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 30 days after move-out Ga. Code §44-7-34 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days Ga. Code §44-7-34 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $15,000 O.C.G.A. §15-10-2(5) ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Magistrate Court (Georgia's small claims court - there is no separately named small claims division) · filing fee Varies by county, roughly $50-$110 all-in (e.g. DeKalb County: $104 filing + $35 service per defendant); fees are set under O.C.G.A. §15-10-80 O.C.G.A. §15-10-2(5) ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Georgia Code ↗
- Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
- Not required Georgia DOR (Form T-7) / DMV.ORG ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization required · 1 witness Ga. Code §10-6B-5 (form §10-6B-70) ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules O.C.G.A. § 14-11-101(18) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- Clerk of Superior Court (county) · 1 witness O.C.G.A. § 44-5-30 ↗
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