Review security deposit escrow, damage lists, and 30-day return steps. 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.
The Georgia rule
Each rule shows its schedule, its primary sources, and the date it was last verified.
Related rules in Georgia
The Georgia guide lists every compliance obligation, the seasonal maintenance calendar, and baseline upkeep.
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