Property; landlord and tenant; repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments

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Plain-English Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, regarding landlord and tenant in general, so as to repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 10, 2025

Who it affects

Renter

Rent regulation restrictions on local governments are repealed, potentially allowing for local rent control measures.

Homeownerindirect

Repealing restrictions on local rent regulation could indirectly affect homeowners through potential changes in property values or neighborhood stability if rent control is implemented locally.(low confidence)

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

RenterdirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Rent regulation restrictions on local governments are repealed, potentially allowing for local rent control measures.
“A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, regarding landlord and tenant in general, so as to repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments”· Title
HomeownerindirectMinor impactLow certainty
Repealing restrictions on local rent regulation could indirectly affect homeowners through potential changes in property values or neighborhood stability if rent control is implemented locally.
“repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments”· Title

What the Bill Does

Repeals Code Section 44-7-19, which restricts local governments from regulating rent.
Amends Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding landlord and tenant.
Removes limitations on local governments' ability to implement rent regulation.

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