Georgia Security Deposit Demand Letter Template

A plain-language demand letter template organized around Georgia's security deposit laws, with a link to O.C.G.A. § 44-7-30 et seq. and the usual return timing to verify for your facts.

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Reviewed: 2026-08-11

How sources are checked →

30 days

Usual return period

O.C.G.A. 44-7-30 et seq.

Primary Statute

For landlords covered by the inspection-and-escrow rules, three times the sum improperly withheld plus reasonable attorney fees may apply unless the landlord proves a bona fide error despite required procedures

Possible remedies and conditions

Free Georgia demand letter template

Copy the structure, replace every placeholder, and check the dates, amounts, and supporting records before you send it.

Editable sample

Use this free template when

You want a first draft you can send yourself.
You already know the landlord, property, timeline, and amount you are claiming.
You are comfortable filling in dates, disputed deductions, and supporting facts manually.

Before you send it

Enter your exact dates in the calculator because the legal start date and applicable exceptions can change the result.
Request receipts, invoices, photos, or equivalent records that support any amount kept from the deposit.
Choose a sending method that fits your documentation needs, and keep both the letter copy and any postal record.

Georgia law summary

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Georgia deadline calculator

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How to write a demand letter

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Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34, the security-deposit balance and any required written statement were due within 30 days after termination of the rental agreement or my departure, whichever occurred last. As of today, [X] days have elapsed since that date, and I have not received the amount or accounting that is due. If the inspection-and-escrow provisions apply to this rental, O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-35 to 44-7-36 describe potential treble liability subject to the statute's conditions and bona fide-error defense.

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What to include in a Georgia demand letter

130-day return deadline
2Written statement of reasons required
3Move-in and move-out inspection-list procedures for covered landlords
4Escrow account or qualifying bond for covered landlords
5Conditional treble remedy for covered landlords

What the personalized PDF includes

Your name, address, and landlord details

Relevant Georgia source citations

The deductions and disputed amounts you enter

Relevant remedy language kept conditional on the required facts

A requested response date you select

Readable PDF format

Frequently asked questions

Questions to check before sending a Georgia demand letter.

How long does my Georgia landlord have to return my security deposit?

30 days after termination of the rental agreement or the tenant's departure, whichever occurs last. Use that period as a starting point, then check the exact trigger, exceptions, and current official source for your dates.

What should I check before using this Georgia template?

Confirm every name, address, date, amount, deduction, requested record, citation, and response date before sending the letter.

How should I send a Georgia demand letter?

Choose a delivery method that fits the records you want to keep, and save the final letter with any acceptance or delivery record.

Check the source and deadline

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Source check

Review Georgia security deposit law summary

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