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Georgia eviction rules

Georgia is one of the fastest eviction states. Landlords need not give advance notice for non-payment — they may simply demand rent and proceed. But tenants retain a strong cure right: paying full rent + costs at any point before the writ is executed stops the eviction.

Non-payment notice
0d
Lease violation notice
0d
No-cause notice
60d
Typical timeline
14–45 days
Governing statute
O.C.G.A. §§ 44-7-49 to 44-7-59
Read the statute

Right to cure non-payment

Yes

Georgia is unusual: the law does not require advance notice for non-payment but tenants have an absolute right to pay all rent owed (plus court costs) at any point before the writ of possession is executed and stop the eviction (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-52).

Self-help eviction

Illegal

Self-help eviction is unlawful under Georgia case law; landlords must use the dispossessory process.

Just-cause eviction

Not required

Other states

Not legal advice. Local ordinances (city / county rent-control boards) frequently override the state defaults. If you've been served with an eviction notice, contact a local legal aid clinic or tenant-rights attorney immediately — the windows are short.