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GA HB1389

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Ann Santos

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 44-7-50 governing dispossessory (eviction) proceedings

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2026

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