Georgia: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Claim deadlines · Small claims limits · Property division · Dog bite rules · Shared fault rules · Security deposit rules · Eviction notice rules · Property tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Property damage	4 years

Claim deadlines

Acknowledge	15 days
Accept or deny	15 days after proof of loss (30 days after notice if no proof of loss is required; 60 days at most)
Pay	10 days after the amount is agreed

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit	$15,000 ($25,000 for cases filed from Jan. 1, 2027)
Filing fee	About $22 plus service charges
Lawyers	Not required

Property division

System	Equitable distribution
Opt-in community property	No

Dog bite rules Single detailed source

Rule	Mixed
Details	Liable if the owner knew the dog was dangerous or broke a leash law

Shared fault rules

Rule	Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)
When you are barred	Barred if you are 50% or more at fault

Security deposit rules Single detailed source

Maximum deposit	2 months' rent (leases from July 1, 2024)
Return deadline	30 days

Eviction notice rules Single detailed source

Notice before filing	3 business days to pay (leases from July 1, 2024)

Property tax rates

Effective rate	0.79%
On a $300,000 home	$2,370 a year