Landlord and tenant; certain limits on increases in rental amounts charged for residential properties; provide

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Plain-English Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10 and 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade and property, respectively, so as to provide certain limits on increases in rental amounts charged for residential properties; to prohibit landlords from charging rental amounts in excess of such limits as an unlawful, unfair, and deceptive trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for an affirmative defense; to provi…

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Who it affects

Renter

Limits on increases in rental amounts charged for residential properties.

Homeownerindirect

Landlords, who are often homeowners, may face restrictions on their ability to increase rental income.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

RenterdirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Limits on increases in rental amounts charged for residential properties.
“so as to provide certain limits on increases in rental amounts charged for residential properties”· Title 10 and 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
HomeownerindirectModerate impactMedium certainty
Landlords, who are often homeowners, may face restrictions on their ability to increase rental income.
“so as to provide certain limits on increases in rental amounts charged for residential properties”· Title 10 and 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated

What the Bill Does

Establishes limits on increases in rental amounts for residential properties.
Prohibits landlords from charging rental amounts exceeding these limits.
Defines such excessive charges as an unlawful, unfair, and deceptive trade practice.

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