Georgia security deposit form
Download a one-page worksheet. For a full refund, enter the landlord, tenant, rental address, date, deposit and refund. Add interest, prior refunds or deductions only if needed. The PDF keeps your entries when saved in a compatible PDF reader.
Download one-page PDFUse guided online formThe guided form also offers an itemized disposition for rentals that meet its location and eligibility requirements.
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Security deposit rules in Georgia
When the period starts. Landlord obtains possession under §44-7-33(b).
Return and accounting. 30 days for the ordinary itemization/refund. Separate business-day inspection/list requirements depend on coverage.
Check the small-owner exemption and whether management is paid. Where required, retain the move-in list, final damage list and records of the tenant’s opportunity to inspect or dissent.
Separate actual loss from ordinary wear. Failure to meet the applicable list and notice requirements can affect the right to retain funds.
Legal references. O.C.G.A. §§44-7-33 through 44-7-36
Research reviewed October 30, 2026. Local ordinances and special tenancies may change the applicable procedure.Fill out the PDF
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