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GA HB404

GA HB404
Safe at Home Act; enact


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Introduced
02/14/2023
In Committee
02/13/2024
Crossed Over
03/02/2023
Passed
04/03/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for a duty of habitability for certain rental agreements; to provide for notice; to provide for a maximum security deposit amount; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Safe at Home Act", amends Georgia's landlord-tenant laws to establish a duty of habitability for rental properties, set a maximum security deposit amount, and modify the process for landlords to demand possession of a property. Specifically, the bill requires landlords to keep rental properties fit for human habitation, limits security deposits to the equivalent of two months' rent, and provides tenants a three-day notice to either pay past-due rent and fees or vacate the property before the landlord can take legal action for possession. The bill applies to residential lease agreements entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Effective Date 2024-07-01 (on 04/22/2024)

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