Georgia Lease Termination Notice Forms

Last Updated: December 28, 2023 by Roberto Valenzuela

A Georgia lease termination notice is a document which officially announces the upcoming end of a rental tenancy. Either a landlord or tenant may give notice, in most cases at least 30 days in advance.

Types of Georgia Lease Termination Notice Forms

Notice Form Lease Type Minimum Notice Required
30 Day Notice To Vacate Monthly / At Will Tenant – 30 Days
60 Day Notice To Vacate Monthly / At Will Landlord – 60 Days

Georgia 30 Day Notice To Vacate

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A Georgia 30 Day Notice To Vacate terminates a tenancy at will or a month-to-month lease, as well as an expired lease or a situation with no written lease where the tenant pays rent monthly. The non-terminating party must receive notice at least thirty (30) days before the date of termination.

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This notice is normally used by tenants. In most cases, landlords must provide a 60 Day Notice To Vacate when terminating a tenancy.

Georgia 60 Day Notice To Vacate

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A Georgia 60 Day Notice To Vacate terminates a tenancy at will or a month-to-month lease, as well as an expired lease or a situation with no written lease where the tenant pays rent monthly. The non-terminating party must receive notice at least sixty (60) days before the date of termination.

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This notice is normally used by landlords, although it is still valid for tenant use. In most cases, tenants must provide only a 30 Day Notice To Vacate when terminating a tenancy.

How To Write a Lease Termination Notice in Georgia

To ensure the legal compliance of a lease termination notice:

  1. Use the full name of the receiving party, and address of record, if known
  2. Specify the termination date of the lease or tenancy
  3. Fill in the full address of the rental premises
  4. Provide updated/current address and phone number information
  5. Print name and sign the notice
  6. Complete the certificate of service by indicating the date and method of notice delivery, along with printed name and signature

It is easy to lose an otherwise justified legal action because of improper notice. Check carefully to ensure enough time after notice is delivered, not when it’s sent.

How To Calculate Expiration Date in Georgia

The “clock” for a lease termination notice starts “ticking” the day after the notice gets delivered (served). For example, to give at least 30 days of notice and terminate a tenancy as of June 30th, delivery of the termination letter must be no later than May 31st. 

In most jurisdictions, if the last day of a notice period is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period continues to run until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

How To Serve a Lease Termination Notice in Georgia

Georgia landlords and tenants may deliver a lease termination notice using any of these methods:

  1. Hand delivery to the other party
  2. Hand delivery to a person of suitable age who can accept the notice on behalf of the other party
  3. Delivery by first class mail, with a certificate of mailing

Mailed notice extends the notice period by three (3) calendar days, to account for variable delivery times.

     

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