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GA HB1389
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Ann Santos
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AI Summary
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Extends the notice to vacate or pay period from 3 business days to 7 business days for tenants who fail to pay rent, late fees, utilities, or other charges owed to landlords
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Amends Georgia Code Section 44-7-50 governing dispossessory (eviction) proceedings
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Requires the 7-day notice to be posted in a sealed envelope conspicuously on the property door, plus any additional delivery methods specified in the rental agreement
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Landlords may proceed to court to file an affidavit and begin dispossessory proceedings only after the 7-day notice period expires without payment or surrender of possession
Legislative Description
Property; dispossessory proceedings; extend a notice to vacate or pay to seven days
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/24/2026