Georgia (GA) lease form
Quick answer
Georgia does not require a written lease, but landlords must provide landlord identity information, a pre-move-in property condition list, and flood history disclosure in writing. Georgia law voids any lease clause that waives tenant statutory rights or creates a one-sided attorney's fees provision.
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Landlord must disclose their name and address and notify the tenant of any change within 30 days (OCGA § 44-7-3).
If the unit has ever flooded or sustained flood damage, landlord must disclose this in writing before lease signing (OCGA § 44-7-20).
Landlord must provide a written list of all existing damage before collecting a security deposit, and the tenant has the right to inspect and confirm accuracy.
Federal law requires disclosure of known lead hazards and the EPA pamphlet for all pre-1978 residential units.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) Title 44, Chapter 7. Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Georgia lease FAQ
No, Georgia allows oral leases, but a written lease is strongly recommended to document the condition disclosure list and flood history required by statute.
As of July 2024 under HB 404, security deposits are capped at two months' rent. Landlords must also provide a written itemized damage list before collecting it.
Only if mutual. A clause that requires only the tenant to pay the landlord's fees upon breach is void under OCGA § 44-7-2.
Yes. Under OCGA § 44-7-20, landlords must disclose in writing any known history of flooding or flood damage before the lease is signed.
