Landlord and Tenant; Code Section 44-7-19; repeal

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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, relating to 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 January 13, 2026

Who it affects

Renter

May be subject to rent increases or changes in rental agreements due to the repeal of restrictions on local rent regulation.

Homeownerindirect

May experience indirect effects on property values or local housing market dynamics if local rent regulations are introduced or altered.(low confidence)

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

RenterdirectModerate impactHigh certainty
May be subject to rent increases or changes in rental agreements due to the repeal of restrictions on local rent regulation.
“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 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
May experience indirect effects on property values or local housing market dynamics if local rent regulations are introduced or altered.
“so as to 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, relating to landlord and tenant in general.

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