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What is a Georgia Lease Agreement

A Georgia lease agreement is a written rental contract between a landlord and a tenant that sets the rent amount, lease term, security deposit terms, and property rules for a rental located in Georgia. It becomes legally binding once the landlord and every adult tenant sign it, and Georgia does not require it to be notarized. Because Georgia landlord-tenant law governs items such as security deposit returns, notice periods, and required disclosures, most landlords use a state-specific lease rather than a generic template. ezLandlordForms builds your Georgia lease online step by step, adds the Georgia disclosures that apply to your property, and lets you and your tenants sign electronically with ezSign. Landlords should still review current Georgia requirements and consult an attorney when a situation calls for legal advice.

Your Georgia Lease Agreement needs to comply with all Georgia lease laws. Georgia law controls when it comes to Landlord-Tenant laws; this is why you need a state-specific lease that is guaranteed to comply with all GA laws and reflects Georgia requirements, not a generic template.

• Built to reflect current Georgia lease requirements
• It’s EZ to create and customize online - just follow simple prompts
• Over 25 disclosures and addendums can be added with the click of a button
• You and your Tenants can review and sign online with our electronic signing tool
• Your Lease is automatically stored securely with ezCloudStorage

Should problems arise with your Tenant or property, it’s the Lease that protects you. This is why you don’t want a basic or generic Lease or just a fillable Lease form. Instead, you want a comprehensive, customizable, and state-specific Lease.

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What is Included in a Georgia Lease Agreement?

Every Georgia Lease from ezLandlordForms includes:

• Parties and property. Landlord and adult tenant names, plus the rental address.
• Term and rent. Dates, rent, due date, and late fees.
• Security deposit. Amount and the itemized return owed within 30 days.
• Required disclosures. Lead paint, flood history, agent identification, and the move-in damage list.
• Rules and addenda. Pets, guests, smoking, maintenance, and utilities.

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Required Georgia Lease Disclosures

Georgia law requires that the below disclosures are included in the Lease Agreement.

Note: We automatically include these when you build a Georgia Lease with our Lease Builder Wizard!

• Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Pursuant to federal law, if a rental property was built before 1978, the Landlord must provide Tenants with a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure and Lead-Based Paint EPA Pamphlet.
• Flood Disclosure: If the rental property has been damaged by flooding at least three times in the last five years, the Landlord must notify the Tenants in writing of the property’s susceptibility to flooding.
• Identification: Landlords must notify Tenants of all managers, individuals or agents that are allowed on the property. Ga Code § 44-7-3.
• Move-in/Move-Out Inspection Form: Upon accepting a security deposit, Landlords must give a list of any damage to the property. Ga Code § 44-7-33. Pro Tip: Our Move-In/Move-Out Checklist is an EZ way to do this and to provide thorough documentation of property condition.

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• Tenant Welcome Letter: Get off to a good start with Tenants by providing them all the information they need about their new rental with this customizable welcome letter.
• Rent Ledger: This ledger helps Landlords keep track of rent payments, timely deal with any late payments, and keep thorough documentation should a problem arise with renters.

Georgia Rental Forms and Templates

Landlords need more than a great Lease. They need property management forms too.

And we’ve got them! We have over 450 forms to make life EZ for Landlords, including over 200 FREE forms. Here are a few popular Georgia forms:

• Georgia 3-Day Notice to Quit for Nonpayment of Rent: This Demand is used with occupants that have not paid rent. It must be filed before initiating eviction proceedings.
• Georgia 3-Day Notice to Quit: This Notice is for Lease violations for reasons other than nonpayment of rent. This must be used before starting eviction proceedings.
• Georgia Eviction Procedures Guide: This guide is a great resource for Landlords that need to evict Tenants. It provides vital information about both Landlords and Tenants rights.
• Georgia Landlord-Tenant Laws Guide: This document is provided by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to give Landlords EZ access to all applicable Lease laws.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does a Georgia lease agreement need to be notarized?

No. A Georgia lease agreement does not need to be notarized. It becomes legally binding once the landlord and every adult tenant sign it. Signatures may be handwritten or electronic, so a lease signed online with ezSign is just as valid as a printed and signed copy.

How long can a residential lease be in Georgia?

One year is the standard lease term in Georgia. Longer terms are allowed as long as the term is clearly stated in the lease and both parties agree. Shorter arrangements are common too, including month-to-month, short-term, and vacation leases. Georgia law does not set a maximum length for a residential lease.

How much can a Georgia landlord charge for a security deposit?

Georgia does not cap residential security deposits, so long as the amount is reasonable. Most landlords charge the equivalent of one month's rent. After the tenancy ends, Georgia landlords must return the deposit along with an itemized list of any deductions within 30 days.

How much notice is required to end a month-to-month lease in Georgia?

In Georgia a landlord must give 60 days notice to end a month-to-month tenancy, and a tenant must give 30 days notice. For a fixed-term lease Georgia sets no minimum or maximum notice period, so the notice terms written into the lease control. Our Georgia Landlord-Tenant Laws Guide covers the full set of state rules.

What disclosures are required in a Georgia lease agreement?

Georgia leases must include a lead-based paint disclosure for properties built before 1978, a flood disclosure if the property flooded at least three times in the past five years, identification of the owner or managing agent, and a move-in damage list when a security deposit is collected. Our Georgia Flood Disclosure and Move-In/Move-Out Checklist cover the last two.

Can a Georgia landlord charge a late fee?

Yes. Georgia does not set a limit on late fees, but the fee must be reasonable and must be stated in the lease. Returned payment fees are capped at $30 or 5 percent of the bounced payment, whichever is greater, plus any fee the landlord's financial institution charges.

What is a lease agreement?

A lease agreement is a contract between a landlord, or lessor, and a tenant, or lessee, that sets the terms and rules for a tenancy. It covers the lease term, rent amount, deposits, and property rules. A basic lease leaves blanks to fill in. A comprehensive, state-specific lease spells out the rules and policies for the property, which gives landlords more to rely on if problems arise.

Can I download my Georgia lease agreement after creating it?

Yes. Once your lease is created you can review and sign it entirely online, then download it as a PDF, print it, or share it. Every lease is also saved to your account with ezCloudStorage, so you can pull up the executed copy whenever you need it.

Other State Leases You Might Need

As Pro Landlords ourselves, we know it’s common to have rental properties in multiple states. That means you need a state-specific Lease for every state where you have a rental property.

We’ve got state-specific Leases for all 50 states! You can find the one you need here. Plus, here are some that Georgia Landlords often need:

• Alabama Lease Agreement: EZ to customize entirely online with our Lease Builder Wizard!
• Florida Rental Contract: Guaranteed to comply with all FL Lease laws!
• South Carolina Residential Lease Agreement: Review and sign entirely online with our electronic signing tool, ezSign.
• Tennessee Rental Agreement: Create a complete Lease Package for your Tennessee rentals.

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