3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit – Georgia Court

This “3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit” form is a legal document used by landlords in the state of Georgia to inform tenants of overdue rent. The notice specifies that the tenant must either pay the past-due rent or vacate the rental property within three days.  The form is compliant with Georgia Code §44-7-50 and ensures that tenants are aware of their obligations and the consequences of non-payment.

Filling out this form correctly is crucial for it to be legally binding and effective. Follow these steps to complete the form:

Date of Notice

1. • Write the date when you are issuing the notice in the format “________, 20.”

Tenant Information

1. • Fill in the tenant’s full name in the space provided after “To: __________.”
   • Write the rental property address in the “Rental Address” section: “__________.”

Lease Agreement Details

1. • Enter the date of the lease agreement in the format “________, 20” in the sentence: “Under the terms of the lease agreement dated ________, 20 (the ‘Lease’) for the rent and use of the premises listed above now occupied by you:”

Period of Overdue Rent

1. • Specify the period for which the rent is overdue by filling in the dates: “Your rent for the period from ________, 20 to ________, 20 is PAST DUE.”

Amount Due

1. • Write the overdue rent amount in “Rent past due: $__________.”
   • Enter any applicable late fees in “Late fee: $__________.”
   • Calculate and write the total amount past due in “Total Amount Past Due $__________.”

Demand for Payment

1. • Choose the appropriate payment demand option:
     • If demanding immediate payment, check the first box and write “Immediately” in the space provided.
     • If allowing a specific deadline, check the second box and fill in the date “On or before ________, 20.”

Payment Instructions

1. • Choose the payment method:
     • For in-person payment, check the corresponding box and fill in the landlord’s address and available hours.
     • For payment by mail, check the corresponding box and provide the landlord’s mailing address.
     • If there is another payment method, check “Other” and specify the method.

Legal Notice

1. • This section contains pre-written legal information to comply with Georgia Code §44-7-50. Ensure this section remains unchanged for the notice to be valid.

Landlord’s Contact Information

1. • Fill in your full name in the “Name: __________” section.
   • Provide your complete address in “Address: __________.”
   • Write your phone number in “Phone Number: __________.”

Signature and Date

1. • Sign your name in the “Signature” section.
   • Write the date you are signing the notice in the “Date” section.

Proof of Service

1. • This section must be filled out by the person serving the notice:
     • Enter the date the notice was served in the format “________________, 20.”
     • Choose the method of delivery (e.g., personal delivery, substituted delivery, posted delivery, registered mail, certified mail) and fill in the necessary details.
     • Sign and print your name in the respective sections.
     • Write the date when the notice was served in “Date: ______________________.”

Make sure all information is accurate and complete before serving the notice to the tenant. Properly filled and served, this form ensures compliance with legal requirements and provides the tenant with clear instructions on their obligations and consequences for non-compliance.