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Georgia · Application fees

How much can they charge me to apply in Georgia?

The Georgia handbook states only that application fees are not security deposits and usually are not refundable. It states no cap or other state regulation of application or screening fees.

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From dca.georgia.gov.
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“Application fees or deposits to hold an apartment until the lease is signed are not considered security deposits and usually are not refundable …”

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The Georgia handbook states only that application fees are not security deposits and usually are not refundable. It states no cap or other state regulation of application or screening fees.

The law, word for word

“Application fees or deposits to hold an apartment until the lease is signed are not considered security deposits and usually are not refundable …”

dca.georgia.gov

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