For covered landlords after the relevant termination/vacancy or surrender/acceptance trigger.
Upon request, the tenant may inspect the premises and damage list within the statutory window.
Specific written disagreement can be important to preserving a later challenge.
Coverage is the first question
The § 44-7-33 inspection process does not apply to every Georgia landlord. Under § 44-7-36, qualifying natural-person owners with ten or fewer rental units can be exempt from § 44-7-33 when they self-manage without a paid third-party manager.
If the procedure applies
- The landlord prepares a comprehensive damage list with estimated dollar values.
- The tenant can request to inspect the premises and list.
- If the tenant disagrees, the statute contemplates specific written dissent rather than a vague objection.
Sources
Current statutory text for move-in damage lists, move-out inspections, tenant review and dissent. Cross-checked against Georgia DCA guidance.
Current Georgia Code text mirrorO.C.G.A. § 44-7-36 — limited exemptions ↗Current statutory text for the limited exemption affecting some inspection/escrow/remedy provisions for certain small self-managed landlords.
Georgia Department of Community AffairsGeorgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook ↗Official Georgia renter/landlord handbook covering security deposits, inspection procedures, refund timing and ordinary wear.