How much notice do I get for unpaid rent in Georgia?
At least 3 business days' written notice to pay before the landlord files to evict.
Why, and the exact law
Only a court can order you out; locking you out yourself is illegal for the landlord.
From Georgia dispossessory law and retaliation protections (Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook, DCA), read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“At least three (3) business days before a landlord files dispossessory for the
tenant’s failure to pay rent or fees, the landlord is required to give the tenant a written notice to pay the back
rent and fees …”
Georgia dispossessory law and retaliation protections (Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook, DCA) · dca.georgia.gov
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Georgia dispossessory process, nonpayment notice and anti-retaliation protections
How much notice do I get for unpaid rent?
At least 3 business days' written notice to pay before the landlord files to evict.
Only a court can order you out; locking you out yourself is illegal for the landlord.
The law, word for word
“At least three (3) business days before a landlord files dispossessory for the
tenant’s failure to pay rent or fees, the landlord is required to give the tenant a written notice to pay the back
rent and fees …”
Georgia dispossessory law and retaliation protections (Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook, DCA) · dca.georgia.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026