GEORGIA NOTICE TO VACATE

This Notice to Vacate is issued under Georgia law to terminate a tenancy or demand possession of residential premises. Georgia Code §44-7-7 governs notice requirements for termination of periodic tenancies. For month-to-month tenancies, sixty (60) days' written notice is required from either party, given prior to the end of any monthly rental period. For week-to-week tenancies, seven (7) days' written notice is required. Georgia has no statewide just-cause eviction requirement for residential tenancies. For nonpayment of rent, under Georgia Code §44-7-50 a landlord may make a demand for possession immediately and proceed to file a dispossessory action without a mandatory cure period. All notices must clearly identify the parties, the property address, the reason, the specific vacate or termination date, and the method of service., -

Notice Type Selection Guide

Select the correct notice type based on the tenancy and reason. Using the incorrect period or form may delay or invalidate the notice and any subsequent dispossessory proceeding.

Deadline computation notes: The notice period is calculated to end on the last day of a rental period. For month-to-month, if rent is due on the first of the month, a 60-day notice served mid-month may need to target the end of the following month or later. Do not count the day of service. Add time for mail delivery if using certified mail (typically 3, 5 days). Confirm the exact rental period end date from the lease or payment records., -

NOTICE TO VACATE / DEMAND FOR POSSESSION

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

FROM (Landlord / Authorized Agent or Tenant as applicable):

[[Sender Full Legal Name]]

[[Sender Mailing Address]]

[[Sender City]], Georgia [[Sender ZIP Code]]

Phone: [[Sender Phone Number]]

Email: [[Sender Email Address]]

Relationship to Premises: [[Landlord / Property Manager / Tenant]]

TO (Tenant(s) and All Occupants):

[[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]

[[Tenant 2 Full Legal Name (if applicable)]]

And all other occupants of the premises

PREMISES:

[[Full Street Address Including Unit/Apt Number]]

[[City]], Georgia [[ZIP Code]]

(the "Premises")

Tenancy Details:

Tenancy Type: [[Month-to-Month / Week-to-Week / Fixed-Term Lease Ending [[Lease Expiration Date]]]]

Approximate Tenancy Start Date: [[Tenancy Commencement Date]]

Current Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent Amount]]

RE: Demand to Vacate or Termination of Tenancy at the Premises, -

SELECT AND COMPLETE ONLY THE APPLICABLE SECTION BELOW. DELETE OR STRIKE THE INAPPLICABLE OPTIONS., -

OPTION A, 60-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY *(O.C.G.A. §44-7-7, No-Cause Termination by Landlord or Tenant)*

60-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Georgia Code §44-7-7, the month-to-month tenancy for the Premises described above is hereby TERMINATED effective at the end of the rental period that occurs at least sixty (60) days after proper service of this notice.

Specific Vacate / Termination Date: [[Specific Vacate Date, must be the last day of a full rental period at least 60 days after receipt of notice]]

You (and all occupants) are required to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises no later than 11:59 p.m. on the Vacate Date listed above. The Premises must be left in broom-clean condition, free of all personal property, with all keys, access devices, garage openers, mailbox keys, and remotes returned to the address below.

On or before the Vacate Date please complete each of the following:

1. Remove all personal belongings, furniture, and trash from the Premises and any storage or parking areas.

2. Return all keys, access cards, remotes, and other devices to [[Landlord or Agent Name]] at [[Key Return Address or Method]].

3. Provide a written forwarding address for return of any security deposit.

4. Confirm that all utilities in your name have been transferred or terminated effective on or before the Vacate Date.

5. Leave the Premises in the same condition as at move-in, reasonable wear and tear excepted.

This notice is given without allegation of fault. Georgia does not require just cause for termination of month-to-month tenancies under state law. Any local ordinances imposing additional requirements (if any) are the responsibility of the serving party to verify and comply with.

All unpaid rent and other charges through the Vacate Date remain due and payable. Failure to vacate by the specified date may result in a dispossessory action under O.C.G.A. §44-7-50 and liability for holdover rent, court costs, and attorney fees., -

OPTION B, 7-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF WEEK-TO-WEEK TENANCY *(O.C.G.A. §44-7-7)*

7-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF WEEK-TO-WEEK TENANCY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Georgia Code §44-7-7, your week-to-week tenancy for the Premises is hereby TERMINATED effective at the end of the weekly rental period that falls at least seven (7) days after proper service of this notice.

Specific Vacate Date: [[Specific Vacate Date, end of weekly period at least 7 days after receipt]]

You must vacate and surrender the Premises by 11:59 p.m. on the date above, removing all personal property and returning all keys and access devices., -

OPTION C, DEMAND FOR POSSESSION FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT *(O.C.G.A. §44-7-50, Immediate Demand Permitted; No Mandatory Cure Period)*

DEMAND FOR POSSESSION / NOTICE TO PAY OR QUIT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in default for failure to pay rent due on the Premises. The amount currently due and owing is $[[Total Amount Due Including Late Fees if Applicable]] as of [[Date of Calculation]].

Pursuant to Georgia Code §44-7-50, demand is hereby made that you either pay the full amount due or surrender and vacate the Premises immediately.

Deadline to Vacate or Pay: You must either pay the full amount demanded or vacate the Premises on or before [[Deadline Date and Time, immediately permitted]].

If you fail to pay the full amount or vacate by the deadline, the landlord will file a dispossessory action (eviction) in the Magistrate Court of [[County]] County, Georgia, seeking a judgment for possession, unpaid rent, damages, court costs, and attorney fees. Georgia law provides no mandatory cure period for nonpayment before a demand for possession may be made and a dispossessory filed., -

OPTION D, NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT FOR LEASE VIOLATION *(Other than nonpayment)*

NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in material breach of the lease for the following reason(s):

[[Describe Specific Lease Violation(s) in Detail, e.g., unauthorized pet, noise complaints on specific dates, damage to property, unauthorized occupants]]

To cure this breach you must: [[Specific Cure Actions Required, e.g., remove the pet, pay for repairs in the amount of $X by date Y, remove unauthorized occupant]] no later than [[Cure Deadline Date and Time]].

If the breach is not fully cured by the deadline, you must vacate the Premises by [[Vacate Date if Not Cured]].

Failure to cure or vacate will result in filing of a dispossessory action., -

OPTION E, UNCONDITIONAL QUIT NOTICE (REPEAT OR INCURABLE BREACH)

UNCONDITIONAL QUIT NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that due to the following incurable or repeat breach: [[Describe Incurable or Repeat Violation, e.g., second violation of pet policy within 6 months, illegal activity, severe damage]], you are required to vacate the Premises no later than [[Vacate Date]].

No cure opportunity is provided. This notice is issued pursuant to the lease and applicable Georgia law. Failure to vacate will result in immediate filing of dispossessory proceedings., -

Method of Service

This notice will be served by one or more of the following methods permitted under Georgia law and the lease:

• Personal delivery to [[Tenant Full Name]] at the Premises or other known address on [[Service Date]] at [[Time]] by [[Server Name or Process Server]].

• Certified mail, return receipt requested, sent to the Premises and/or last known address on [[Service Date]].

• Posting in a conspicuous place on the Premises (door) combined with mailing or other follow-up as required, on [[Service Date]].

Proof of Service: The serving party should complete and retain an affidavit or certificate of service detailing the date, time, method, and person who performed service. A copy of any return receipt or photo of posting should be kept.

Service Address Used: [[Address(es) Used for Service]], -

Signature

[[Sender Full Legal Name]]

Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Date Signed]]

Printed Name: [[Sender Full Legal Name]]

Title (if agent): [[Title or Capacity]], -

Important Legal Warnings

No Statewide Just-Cause Requirement: Except where a local ordinance applies, Georgia landlords may terminate periodic tenancies without stating cause, provided proper notice is given under §44-7-7. Always verify whether the city or county where the property is located has adopted additional protections.

Retaliation Prohibited: A landlord may not retaliate against a tenant for exercising legal rights, complaining to authorities about habitability, or participating in tenant organizing. Retaliatory eviction claims may result in damages, attorney fees, and dismissal of the dispossessory action.

Fair Housing Compliance: This notice must not be based in whole or in part on the tenant's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability (Fair Housing Act) or any additional locally protected classes. Doing so exposes the sender to significant liability.

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): Active duty military tenants and certain dependents have protections that may require court orders or delay proceedings. Verify military status before proceeding with eviction.

Security Deposit: After vacating, the landlord must return the security deposit or provide an itemized statement of deductions within thirty (30) days per O.C.G.A. §44-7-34. The deposit may not be applied to last month's rent without agreement. Proper move-out and forwarding address from tenant are required for timely accounting.

Self-Help Evictions Illegal: Landlords may not change locks, shut off utilities, remove doors or property, or use threats to force a tenant out. Only a court writ of possession authorizes removal., -

Disclaimer and Sources

> Template, not professional legal advice. This document provides general guidance based on Georgia Code §§ 44-7-7 and 44-7-50 and related provisions as of June 2026. Local ordinances, lease terms, and recent court decisions may impose additional requirements. This notice alone does not remove a tenant; a separate dispossessory action in court is required if the tenant remains. Consult a licensed Georgia attorney or review current official statutes before use. Figures, periods, and procedures must be verified for the specific property location and facts.

Primary Sources (as of June 2026):

• O.C.G.A. §44-7-7 (Notice requirements for termination of tenancy)

• O.C.G.A. §44-7-50 (Demand for possession; dispossessory proceedings)

• O.C.G.A. §44-7-31 through §44-7-34 (Security deposits)

• O.C.G.A. §44-7-20 (Flood disclosure requirements)

• O.C.G.A. §44-7-33 (Move-in/move-out inventory)

• Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. §3601 et seq.

• Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. §§3901 et seq.

• Georgia Magistrate Court dispossessory forms and local rules (county-specific), -

*End of Georgia Notice to Vacate template. Complete only the applicable option(s). Retain proof of service and all supporting documentation.*