Notice to Vacate in Georgia: What Landlords Must Actually Send
Georgia has no 3-day notice to vacate statute. Here's what notice the law really requires before an eviction, with sample wording for non-payment, lease violations, and month-to-month terminations.
Landlords search for a 3-day notice to vacate in Georgia constantly — but Georgia law does not have one. That three-day form comes from other states. Here is what Georgia actually requires before you can file an eviction.
Non-payment of rent: demand and refusal
Georgia requires a demand for rent or possession that the tenant refuses. There is no mandatory waiting period after the demand, so you can file the dispossessory the same day. A written, dated demand letter is not required by statute but is the single most useful document you can bring to court.
Lease violations
For a violation other than non-payment, the notice period is whatever your lease says — commonly 7, 10, or 30 days to cure. If the lease is silent, give a reasonable written notice to cure and document delivery.
Month-to-month terminations
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7, a landlord must give 60 days' notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy, while the tenant only needs to give 30. This trips up more landlords than any other Georgia rule.
What to put in the notice
- Tenant names exactly as written on the lease, and the property address
- The amount owed, broken into rent and fees, with the dates covered
- A clear demand for payment or possession of the premises
- The deadline and how payment must be delivered
- Date, your signature, and how the notice was delivered (hand, mail, or posting)
Do not use self-help
No matter what notice you send, you cannot change locks, cut utilities, or remove belongings in Georgia. Only a marshal or sheriff can enforce a writ of possession.
We send a compliant demand letter for $125 and can file your dispossessory the same day. Call (877) 206-1716.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a 3-day notice to vacate in Georgia?
No. Georgia has no 3-day notice to vacate statute. For non-payment, the law requires a demand for rent or possession that the tenant refuses, after which the landlord may file a dispossessory immediately.
How much notice does a Georgia landlord have to give a month-to-month tenant?
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7 a landlord must give 60 days' notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy in Georgia, while the tenant only needs to give 30 days.
Does a Georgia eviction notice have to be in writing?
The demand for rent can legally be verbal, but a written and dated demand is strongly recommended because you must prove in Magistrate Court that a demand was made and refused.
Have a writ or a confirmed set-out date?
Send your Atlanta property and case details to begin set-out coordination. Scheduling depends on case readiness and county requirements.