What disclosures must a landlord provide in Georgia?

Georgia requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Move-In Damages (Landlord must provide written list of pre-existing damages within 3 days of lease start); Flooding (Disclosure if property has been flooded 3+ times in past 5 years); Authorized Agent (Name and address of owner or authorized agent for service of process).

What happens if a Georgia landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Georgia Required Disclosures

4 required disclosures

Georgia law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 4 for Georgia, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Georgia law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Georgia landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Move-In Damages
Landlord must provide written list of pre-existing damages within 3 days of lease start
Legal basis: Georgia Code Section 44-7-33
Flooding
Disclosure if property has been flooded 3+ times in past 5 years
Legal basis: Georgia Code Section 44-7-20
Authorized Agent
Name and address of owner or authorized agent for service of process
Legal basis: Georgia Code Section 44-7-3

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Georgia?: Georgia requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Move-In Damages (Landlord must provide written list of pre-existing damages within 3 days of lease start); Flooding (Disclosure if property has been flooded 3+ times in past 5 years); Authorized Agent (Name and address of owner or authorized agent for service of process).
What happens if a Georgia landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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