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GA HB1031
GA HB1031Landlord and tenant; limitations on increasing rent on residential properties; provide
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant in general, so as to provide for limitations on increasing rent on residential properties; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning landlord and tenant relations in Georgia, establishes a new provision that limits how much a landlord can increase rent when renewing a lease for residential properties, capping such increases at 5 percent. This limitation applies to existing tenants renewing their leases, but landlords are permitted to set new rental rates for new tenancies where no previous tenant remains in possession. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to any lease agreements that are entered into or renewed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Sylvia Baker (D)*,
Imani Barnes (D)*,
Eric Bell (D)*,
Robert Flournoy (D)*,
El-Mahdi Holly (D)*,
Mekyah McQueen (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 01/29/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72361 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240195 |
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