O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34: Georgia security deposit rules in plain English
What O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34 says about Georgia security deposits: the cap, the deadline to return the deposit, itemized deductions and interest. Every fact below comes from our statute-checked data. Last verified 2026-10-22.
Quick answer
- Return deadline
- 30 days
- Maximum deposit
- 2 months' rent (leases entered/renewed on or after July 1, 2024).
- Itemized list
- Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required
- Interest
- Not stated in our verified data
What O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34 says, as we verified it
Deposit limit
2 months' rent (leases entered/renewed on or after July 1, 2024).
Full citation: O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-30.1, 44-7-34 Read the official text
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FAQ: O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34
How long does a landlord have to return a deposit under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34?
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34, a Georgia landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit or send an itemized list of deductions.
Is there a limit on the security deposit in Georgia?
2 months' rent (leases entered/renewed on or after July 1, 2024).
Does Georgia require an itemized list of deductions?
Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required. Citation: O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-30.1, 44-7-34.
Does the landlord have to pay interest on the deposit in Georgia?
Not stated in our verified data.
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