Lease Welcome Letter Binding

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A lease welcome letter in Georgia isnt legally binding unless it mirrors the lease agreement. If the lease states a $0 deposit, they cannot later charge you. Always confirm details before signing.

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Hello! A lease welcome letter, typically, isn't legally binding in Georgia. However, it may contain details related to the lease that could be legally binding. Can you share more details about what the welcome letter contains?
The welcome letter includes all fees due at move in
In Georgia:
- Lease agreements are legally binding.
- Any fees outlined in the lease agreement are due.
- If the welcome letter contains the same information as the lease, it may be considered part of the lease agreement.
Could you tell me if you've signed a lease agreement?
Not yet
If you haven't signed a lease agreement yet, the welcome letter itself isn't legally binding. However, once you sign the lease agreement, any fees mentioned in it become legally due. Confirm all details before signing.
What if the welcome letter and lease are signed saying a deposit amount of $* is due at move in and then they try to make me pay a deposit after
In Georgia:
- A signed lease agreement is binding.
- If it states a $* deposit, they cannot later charge you.
- If they try, you may contest based on the lease agreement.