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Georgia Tenant & Rental Guide

Georgia gives landlords substantial discretion at lease signing but does require deposits to be held in escrow for landlords with more than 10 units.

Overview

Major metros: Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta. Atlanta is the largest single-family rental market in the country, dominated by Invitation Homes and Progress Residential.

Tenant law cheat sheet

  • Security deposits. Deposit must be returned within 30 days. Landlords with 10+ units must keep deposits in an escrow account or post a surety bond.
  • Rent increases. No state cap. 60 days' written notice required to raise rent on a month-to-month tenant.
  • Eviction notice. Demand for possession required before filing dispossessory; no statutory waiting period before filing.

Active property managers in Georgia

Greystar

FeaturedClaimed
Property Manager · Mid

One of the largest property management companies in the United States, operating apartment communities in nearly every major metro.

75
Good
RCR weighted score
1 verified reviews · 7 states served

Lincoln Property Company

Featured
Property Manager · Premium

National property manager with a large multifamily and commercial portfolio. Known for upscale communities and corporate housing programs.

76
Good
RCR weighted score
188 verified reviews · 5 states served

Invitation Homes

Landlord · Mid

Largest single-family rental operator in the US, leasing out detached homes in suburban markets across the Sun Belt.

41
Poor
RCR weighted score
1 verified reviews · 7 states served

Camden Property Trust

Featured
Property Manager · Premium

Publicly traded REIT operating high-end apartment communities, especially in Texas, the Southeast, and the Mountain West.

94
Excellent
RCR weighted score
1 verified reviews · 5 states served

Progress Residential

Landlord · Mid

Single-family home operator focused on the South and Southeast. One of Invitation Homes' largest competitors.

50
Poor
RCR weighted score
1 verified reviews · 6 states served

BH Management

Property Manager · Mid

National multifamily property manager operating mid-tier apartment communities in 30+ states.

66
Mixed
RCR weighted score
312 verified reviews · 6 states served