Georgia Eviction Notice Templates

A Georgia eviction notice is a letter from a landlord explaining how the tenant has breached the lease. It provides notice of the violation and the time allowed to correct it. If the tenant fails to comply, the landlord may ask the court to remove the tenant.

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Last updated January 26th, 2026

A Georgia eviction notice is a letter from a landlord explaining how the tenant has breached the lease. It provides notice of the violation and the time allowed to correct it. If the tenant fails to comply, the landlord may ask the court to remove the tenant.

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Pay or Quit – Sent when rent is past due. It demands payment or leave the property.

Cure or Quit – Addresses lease violations such as unauthorized occupants or property misuse. It allows time to correct the issue.

Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy (30-Day Notice) – Used to end an ongoing rental without renewing it. Proper notice is required.

Notice to Quit for Illegal Activity – Applies when criminal activity is involved. These notices usually lead directly to eviction.

Eviction Laws

Georgia law ties notice obligations closely to the lease and the reason for eviction.

  • Rent Grace Period: As described in the rental agreement.
  • Non-Payment of Rent: 3 days’ notice.[1]
  • Lease Non-Compliance: Immediate notice.[1]
  • Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy:

    • 60 days’ notice by the landlord
    • 30 days’ notice by the tenant.[2]
  • Eviction Lawsuit Type: Dispossessory proceedings.[3]

Notices should clearly state the reason for termination and the deadline to vacate.

 

Prohibited Landlord Actions

  • Utility Shutoff – It is unlawful for a landlord to willfully suspend a tenant’s utility services before the eviction is approved by the court. Violations may result in fines of up to $5,000.[4]
  • Changing the Locks – A landlord may not evict a tenant by changing locks or otherwise blocking access without a court order issued through dispossessory proceedings.[3]

 

How to Evict a Tenant in Georgia (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Provide the Required Notice

The landlord must follow the lease terms and deliver the appropriate notice. Proof of notice should always be retained.

Step 2: File a Dispossessory Affidavit

If the tenant does not comply, the landlord may file a Dispossessory Affidavit in the local Magistrate Court. The affidavit must include the tenant’s information, reason for eviction, and certification that notice was provided.

Filing fees vary by county, including:

  • Fulton County: $60.[5]
  • Gwinnett County: $56.[6]
  • Chatham County: $74.[7]
  • Clayton County: $50.[8]
  • Paulding County: $78.[9]

Step 3: Serve the Tenant

The dispossessory warrant must be served on the tenant by the sheriff or another court-approved method.

Step 4: Obtain a Writ of Possession

After service, the tenant has 7 days to file an Answer. If no answer is filed—or if the landlord prevails—the court issues a Writ of Possession. The landlord may then have the sheriff remove the tenant and return possession of the property.

 

Court Forms & Resources

Georgia eviction paperwork is filed in the local Magistrate Court where the rental property is located.

  • Dispossessory Affidavit – Filed by the landlord after notice has expired to formally start the eviction lawsuit.
  • Answer Form – See, e.g., Fulton County Answer Form.
  • Writ of Possession – Issued if the landlord prevails, authorizing the sheriff to remove the tenant.

Sources

  1. Ga. Code § 44-7-50(c)
  2. Ga. Code § 44-7-7
  3. Ga. Code Title 44, Chapter 7, Article 3
  4. Ga. Code § 44-7-14.1
  5. Fulton County Magistrate Court – Filing Fees
  6. Gwinnett County Magistrate Court – Fees
  7. Eastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia – Magistrate Court Fees
  8. Clayton County – Eviction
  9. Paulding County – Magistrate Court Filing Fees