Georgia Notice to Vacate: Notice Periods and Rules
In Georgia, tenants give at least 30 days written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy, and landlords give at least 60 days. For unpaid rent, the notice period is 3 business days. The details, exceptions and statute citations are below.
Georgia notice periods at a glance
| Tenant ending a month-to-month tenancy | 30 days O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7 |
|---|---|
| Landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy | 60 days O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7 |
| Notice for unpaid rent | 3 business days O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50(c) (Safe at Home Act, HB 404 (2024)) |
| End of a fixed-term lease | A fixed-term lease ends on its end date with no statutory notice requirement unless the lease says otherwise; a tenant who holds over must get a demand for possession before the landlord files a dispossessory (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50(a)). |
| How notice can be delivered | The demand for possession and the 3-day notice to vacate or pay must be posted in a sealed envelope conspicuously on the door of the property AND delivered by any other method the lease specifies (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50(d)). |
The 3-BUSINESS-day pay-or-vacate notice (covering rent, late fees, utilities and other charges) applies to residential leases entered into or renewed on or after 1 July 2024. The same Act caps security deposits at two months' rent and adds an implied warranty of habitability.
What a Georgia notice to vacate should include
- The names of every tenant on the lease and the full address, including unit number
- The date you are giving the notice and the date the tenancy ends
- A move-out date that gives at least the minimum notice above, counted from the day the notice is delivered
- For unpaid rent: the exact amount owed and how to pay it
- Your name, signature and contact details
- A record of how and when you delivered it (keep a copy)
Many month-to-month notices must also end on the last day of a rental period, so if rent is due on the 1st, the safest move-out date is the end of a month. Giving more notice than the minimum is fine; giving less usually makes the notice invalid.
Georgia notice to vacate FAQ
How much notice does a tenant have to give in Georgia?
For a month-to-month tenancy, at least 30 days in writing (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7). If you have a fixed-term lease, check the lease: it may require notice before the end date or renew automatically.
How much notice does a landlord have to give in Georgia?
To end a month-to-month tenancy without a specific reason, at least 60 days (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7).
What is the notice period for unpaid rent in Georgia?
The tenant gets 3 business days to pay or move out (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50(c) (Safe at Home Act, HB 404 (2024))). If the tenant does neither, the landlord can file an eviction case; only a court can order the tenant out.
How do you deliver a notice to vacate in Georgia?
The demand for possession and the 3-day notice to vacate or pay must be posted in a sealed envelope conspicuously on the door of the property AND delivered by any other method the lease specifies (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50(d)).
Do I need to give notice at the end of a fixed-term lease in Georgia?
A fixed-term lease ends on its end date with no statutory notice requirement unless the lease says otherwise; a tenant who holds over must get a demand for possession before the landlord files a dispossessory (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50(a)).
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Checked October 2026. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Guides
- 30-Day Notice to Vacate: Sample Letter and Rules
- 30-Day Notice to Landlord: Intent to Vacate Letter
- Lease Termination Letter: End-of-Term and Early Termination
- Notice to Vacate Template and Sample Letter
- Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
- 60-Day Notice to Vacate
- Lease Non-Renewal Letter