Landautomate keeps an operating calendar for independent landlords: what needs doing on a rental, when it is due, and why. This page is the Georgia content from our reviewed rule base. Every item below carries its sources and the date we last checked them.
This guide is the reading version of our Georgia rule base. In the app, the same rules become dated tasks on each of your Georgia properties, timed to your purchase date, lease dates, property age, and climate, with an email before each one is due. The free preview shows a sample of that schedule for Georgia in under a minute, no account needed.
Georgia landlords commonly track 4 state and local compliance obligations, each listed below with its schedule, its sources, and the date we last verified it. Among them: file Georgia annual registration by April 1 if property is held in an LLC, pay Georgia property tax by your county's due date (December 20 default), and review security deposit escrow, damage lists, and 30-day return steps.
Georgia LLCs must file an annual registration with the Secretary of State between January 1 and April 1 ($60 whether filed online or by mail), and filing late adds a $25 penalty, while a registration still unfiled 60 days after the deadline can lead to administrative dissolution.
Georgia's default property tax deadline is December 20, but counties may set earlier due dates or bill in installments, and the largest metro Atlanta counties are due in the fall, so checking your county's bill and due date each September and paying on time avoids interest and penalties.
Georgia caps deposits at two months' rent and requires returning the deposit, or a written statement of the reasons for any deductions with the balance, within 30 days of regaining possession (first-class mail to the tenant's last known address counts, and certified mail proves mailing), and unless you are an individual who, with a spouse and minor children, owns ten or fewer units and pays no manager, you must also keep deposits in a dedicated bank escrow account or post a surety bond and use signed move-in and move-out damage lists, so a yearly review keeps deductions defensible.
Georgia requires a smoke detector in every dwelling, placed in the hallway or area outside each group of bedrooms and on every story including basements, so a yearly check that tests each one, records the date, and replaces any detector older than 10 years (as the Safety Fire Commissioner advises) confirms they are installed and working.
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Landlords in Georgia plan upkeep around a humid climate: this guide lists 8 seasonal maintenance items for Georgia in calendar order, each with its timing and the date we last verified it. Among them: termite and moisture barrier inspection, spring severe-weather check: trees, drainage, and roof fastenings, and smoke and CO detector seasonal test.
Humid climates accelerate termite activity; an early-year inspection protects the structure.
Georgia's tornado season runs mainly from March to May and peaks in April, when large hail also peaks, so trimming dead limbs, clearing gutters and drainage, and securing loose shingles and roofing in early March limits the wind and water damage these storms cause.
An annual full test of smoke and CO detectors (beyond battery swaps) confirms every alarm actually sounds.
An April tune-up gets the cooling system ready before Georgia's long, hot, and humid summer, while contractors still have openings and before a breakdown can leave the home without cooling in the heat.
Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and since Michael (2018) and Helene (2024) carried damaging winds well inland in Georgia, checking roofs, clearing drains, trimming trees, and confirming wind and flood coverage in May readies coastal and inland properties alike (a new flood policy usually takes 30 days to start).
Georgia's long, hot, humid summers can push crawlspaces, basements, and closed-up vacant spaces into mold-growth conditions, so a June check of vapor barriers, ventilation, and dehumidifiers that keeps indoor humidity below 60 percent helps keep mold from taking hold.
Confirming drainage and sump operation at peak hurricane season prevents flooding damage.
First freezes reach the north Georgia mountains by mid-October and the Atlanta area and central Georgia by mid-November, so servicing the heating system and disconnecting hoses, draining outdoor faucets, and protecting exposed pipes before then helps prevent burst pipes and heating failures on the first cold night.
Every rental needs the same baseline care regardless of state: this guide tracks 16 recurring upkeep items, each with its schedule and the date we last verified it. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement.
Organized records make tax filing accurate and deductions defensible.
Clear gutters prevent water intrusion, foundation, and roof damage.
Clean filters protect HVAC equipment and keep energy costs down.
Confirms coverage limits and premiums still match the property risk.
Keeps the ownership entity in good standing with state filings.
Planning renewals ahead of time reduces vacancy and turnover costs.
Keeps small maintenance issues from turning into expensive repairs.
Verifies owner cash distributions reconcile with rent and expenses.
Early pest detection prevents structural damage and habitability complaints.
Reviewing assessments can surface appeal opportunities and budget changes.
Confirms rent was received on time and surfaces collection issues early.
Keeps rent aligned with market rates and local rent regulations.
Working smoke and CO detectors are a life-safety and legal requirement.
Confirms vacant-property utilities stay at minimal service so pipes, alarms, and sump pumps keep working.
Catches billing errors and unexpected usage spikes on property utilities.
Regular walkthroughs of a vacant property deter break-ins, squatting, and unnoticed damage.
Our reviewed rule base currently lists 4 state and local compliance obligations that Georgia landlords commonly track. Among them: file Georgia annual registration by April 1 if property is held in an LLC, pay Georgia property tax by your county's due date (December 20 default), and review security deposit escrow, damage lists, and 30-day return steps. Each obligation shows its schedule, the sources it was checked against, and the date we last verified it. This guide is general information for planning reminders, not legal advice.
The Georgia guide lists 8 seasonal maintenance items timed to a humid climate, in calendar order. Among them: termite and moisture barrier inspection, spring severe-weather check: trees, drainage, and roof fastenings, and smoke and CO detector seasonal test. Landautomate turns each item into a dated reminder on your property calendar so the work is planned before the season arrives.
Alongside state specific work, the Georgia guide tracks 16 baseline upkeep items that apply to nearly every rental. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement. These recur on a regular schedule, and Landautomate schedules each one automatically for every property you add.
Every rule in the Georgia guide goes through human review before it is published, and each rule shows the date we last verified it. Each compliance obligation links the primary sources it was checked against. Laws and deadlines change, so if you believe something here is outdated or incorrect, contact us at support@landautomate.com and we will review it promptly.
The same reviewed calendar, for other states.
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The free preview takes your state and property facts and shows the schedule Landautomate would run for you, no account needed. Every new account starts with a 30-day free Pro trial, no card required.