Landlord and tenant; establish minimum habitability standards consistent with recognized housing standards

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, so as to establish minimum habitability standards consistent with recognized housing standards; to prohibit waivers of such standards; to provide for enforcement and clarification of existing landlord duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 5, 2026

• RenterdirectMajor impactHigh certainty

  Establishes minimum habitability standards for rental properties and prohibits waivers of these standards, clarifying and enforcing existing landlord duties.

  “to establish minimum habitability standards consistent with recognized housing standards; to prohibit waivers of such standards; to provide for enforcement and clarification of existing landlord duties”· Title

• Housing-insecureindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

  May improve living conditions for individuals experiencing housing insecurity by ensuring minimum habitability standards in rental properties.

  “to establish minimum habitability standards consistent with recognized housing standards”· Title