Georgia Demand Letter Generator

Georgia rules for demand letters

Small claims court in Georgia

The general small claims limit in Georgia is $15,000. The Georgia small claims sources we checked do not require a demand before filing, but a written demand is still useful evidence. The statewide Statement of Claim asks for a brief statement of the basis for each claim and the amount; it does not require a demand before filing.

The small claims court finder shows the filing fee for your amount, where to file and how to serve; our Georgia small claims guide walks through the whole case.

Security deposits in Georgia

According to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Landlord-Tenant Handbook, the landlord must return the deposit within 30 days after the lease ends or the tenant leaves, whichever happens last. The handbook says a landlord who owns more than ten units or uses a management agent can be liable for three times the amount withheld plus attorney fees, unless the withholding was a mistake that happened despite efforts to avoid one. We read the handbook, not the statute text. Georgia DCA Landlord-Tenant Handbook (rev. 8-29-24), summarizing O.C.G.A. § 44-7-34

Consumer protection notice in Georgia

Before filing a private lawsuit under the Fair Business Practices Act, you must deliver a written demand for relief to the business at least 30 days before filing. It must identify you and reasonably describe the unfair or deceptive act or practice you relied on and the injury you suffered.

What a demand letter should say

A demand letter is a short, factual request for payment. It names who owes whom, how much, and why; it sets a date to pay; and it says what you will do next if you are not paid. Keep it to what you could prove to a judge: the agreement, the dates, the amount, and any payments already made.

• Your name and mailing address, the date, and the other side's name and address.
• The amount you are asking for and how you got to it.
• A short account of what was agreed and what went wrong.
• A clear deadline and how to pay.
• Your next step if you are not paid, such as filing in small claims court.

Send it in a way you can prove, such as certified mail with a return receipt, and keep a copy for the court file.

What this tool does not do

• It does not send the letter, store it, or put anything you type in the web address. Everything stays in your browser.
• It does not calculate interest, judge whether your claim is strong, or say what a court would award.
• It does not check your statute of limitations. Use the statute of limitations calculator.
• It is general information and a template, not legal advice.