A Georgia Notice to Cure or Quit is used when a tenant violates a term of the lease agreement other than failing to pay rent. This notice informs the tenant of the specific lease violation and demands that the issue be corrected within a reasonable time or the tenant must surrender possession of the rental property. Georgia law does not define a specific number of days for curing most noncompliance issues, but it does require the landlord to first make a demand for compliance before pursuing eviction.
What Does Georgia Law Say?
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O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50
In all cases where a tenant holds possession of lands or tenements beyond the term for which they were rented or fails to pay rent when due, the landlord may demand possession of the property. If the tenant refuses or fails to deliver possession after demand, the landlord may proceed with a dispossessory action.
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While the statute does not expressly outline a “cure” period, Georgia courts generally recognize that a landlord must first notify the tenant of noncompliance and allow a reasonable opportunity to correct the violation before filing for eviction, unless the lease states otherwise or the violation is severe.
How to Fill Out
Step 1 – Enter the full name(s) of the tenant(s) as shown on the lease agreement.
Step 2 – Provide the complete address of the rental property, including city and county.
Step 3 – Clearly describe the lease violation(s), such as unauthorized occupants, pets, property damage, or other noncompliance.
Step 4 – State the deadline by which the tenant must cure the violation or vacate the premises.
Step 5 – Sign and date the notice as the landlord or authorized agent.
Step 6 – Serve the notice on the tenant and complete the certificate or record of service indicating how and when delivery was made.
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• Rent Grace Period: Not required by statute; governed by the lease.
• Nonpayment of Rent: No statutory notice period; landlord must make a demand for possession. O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50
• Noncompliance: Reasonable time to cure; not specifically defined by statute.
• Termination (Month-to-Month Lease): 60 days from landlord; 30 days from tenant. O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7
• Eviction Lawsuit: Dispossessory proceeding. O.C.G.A. Title 44, Chapter 7, Article 3
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