Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia

Return of security deposit

What is the law regarding security deposits? If a prospective tenant gives a security deposit and then decides not to rent the property (and never signs the complete lease), does that person forfeit the deposit?


Asked on 9/27/03, 6:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Harold Holcombe Harold D. Holcombe, P.C.

Re: Return of security deposit

I would need more information, but if you haven't signed a lease then the security deposit should be returned.

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Answered on 10/03/03, 4:41 pm


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