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Georgia Security Deposit Rules

Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.

Deposit Requirements

Maximum Deposit
No statutory limit
Return Deadline
30
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, cleaning costs, unpaid rent, late fees, unpaid utility bills, unpaid pet fees, and other lease violation costs.

Security Deposit Timeline

  1. Maximum Deposit

    No statutory limit

  2. Return Deadline

    30

  3. Itemized Statement

    Yes

  4. Interest Required

    No

  5. Pet Deposit Rules

    No separate statutory pet deposit limit.

  6. Allowed Deductions

    Damage beyond normal wear and tear, cleaning costs, unpaid rent, late fees, unpaid utility bills, unpaid pet fees, and other lease violation costs.

Legal Citations

  • O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34