Cal. Civ. Code § 44-7-30.1
Limitation on amount of security deposit.
Operative Text
No landlord shall demand or receive a security deposit in an amount that exceeds the equivalent of two months’ rent.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-30.1, Georgia law caps the amount a landlord may collect as a security deposit at no more than the equivalent of two months' rent. This rule applies at the time the deposit is demanded or received, meaning neither the initial collection nor any later increase may push the total above that ceiling. The provision does not affect other lease terms, only the maximum allowable security deposit amount.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-30.1, compliant Georgia landlords set their security deposit at or below the equivalent of two months' rent, regardless of the property type or lease duration. Operators generally review their standard lease agreements and deposit schedules to confirm that no deposit amount—whether stated as a flat figure or tied to rent—exceeds this statutory ceiling. Maintaining documentation of the monthly rent amount and the deposit collected helps demonstrate compliance if a question arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-30.1 gives Georgia tenants a clear statutory right: a landlord may not demand or receive a security deposit exceeding two months' rent. If a tenant believes a deposit charged or collected exceeds this limit, that potential violation may be relevant in a dispute over the deposit or in a complaint to a local court or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations in Georgia can help renters understand how this provision interacts with other security deposit rules, such as those governing itemization and return timelines.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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