Bill > HB1188

This bill amends the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" to promote transparency and fairness in residential rent pricing by making it unlawful for landlords to fail to disclose the total rental price of a property before a rental agreement is entered into or payment is accepted, and also prohibits landlords from charging "hidden fees," which are defined as any fee beyond the rent itself that is excessive, for services not rendered, for services the landlord is legally obligated to provide, for restricting vendor choice, or not explicitly stated in the rental agreement. The bill also defines key terms like "clearly and conspicuously" for disclosures, "rental price," and "total rental price" to ensure consumers understand all costs associated with renting a residential property, including hotels and short-term rentals, and specifies that these new rules apply to rental agreements made on or after the bill's effective date.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72837