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Get your security deposit back in Georgia

Your landlord must act within 30 days after termination and delivery of possession under Ga. Code § 44-7-34, § 44-7-35. If they missed it, a statute-cited demand letter is the fastest first move.

30 days
to return or itemize
3×
potential damages on wrongful withholding
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What Georgia law says

Deadline to return / itemizewithin 30 days after termination and delivery of possession
StatuteGa. Code § 44-7-34, § 44-7-35 — read the official text
Itemized deduction statementRequired if any portion is withheld
Exposure for wrongful withholdingFailure to return or wrongful withholding can make the landlord liable for three times the sum improperly withheld plus reasonable attorney's fees (§ 44-7-35(c)); procedural noncompliance forfeits the right to withhold anything (§ 44-7-35(b)).
Worth knowingMove-in/move-out inspection lists are prerequisites for landlords to make deduction claims (larger landlords).

This is general legal information about Ga. Code § 44-7-34, § 44-7-35, not legal advice about your situation. Statutes contain conditions and exceptions, and legislatures amend them — always check the official text linked above.

What that can mean in dollars

Example: $1,500 deposit wrongfully withheld in full → exposure of up to $4,500 plus attorney’s fees.

Most landlords understand this math, which is why a letter that cites Ga. Code § 44-7-34, § 44-7-35 and states the deadline they missed is often enough to get a check without going to court.

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How your Georgia letter works

1. Answer a few questions

Your deposit amount, move-out date, landlord's address, and what happened. About 3 minutes.

2. We prepare the letter

A formal demand letter citing Ga. Code § 44-7-34, § 44-7-35, the 30-day deadline, and the remedies the statute provides.

3. We mail it certified

Printed and sent by USPS Certified Mail with tracking — your proof of delivery if this ends up in small claims court.

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Georgia deposit questions

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Georgia?
Under Ga. Code § 44-7-34, § 44-7-35, the landlord generally must act within 30 days after termination and delivery of possession. If the landlord keeps any portion, an itemized written statement of deductions is required. This is general legal information — the statute contains conditions and exceptions.
What happens if my landlord misses the Georgia deadline?
Failure to return or wrongful withholding can make the landlord liable for three times the sum improperly withheld plus reasonable attorney's fees (§ 44-7-35(c)); procedural noncompliance forfeits the right to withhold anything (§ 44-7-35(b)). A written demand letter that cites Ga. Code § 44-7-34, § 44-7-35 puts the landlord on notice that you know the deadline has passed and what the statute allows you to pursue.
Do I need a lawyer to send a demand letter in Georgia?
No. A demand letter is something any tenant can send on their own behalf. Our service prepares the letter from the facts you provide and the current text of Ga. Code § 44-7-34, § 44-7-35, and mails it by USPS Certified Mail so you have proof of delivery. If your dispute is complex or high-value, talking to a licensed Georgia attorney is a sensible next step — many take deposit cases because several statutes shift attorney's fees to the landlord.