Georgia Rent Increase Laws

Last Updated: January 5, 2023 by Ashley Porter

Does Georgia Have Rent Control?

No, Georgia does not have rent control laws limiting the amount that landlords may ask for rent and state law prohibits local governments
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from establishing their own rent control laws.

How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent By in Georgia?

In Georgia, landlords can raise the rent by any amount that they wish. There is no legal limit or cap on the amount of a rent increase.

When Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Georgia?

In Georgia, landlords can raise the rent for any reason as long as they give proper notice, don’t do so during the fixed term of a lease (unless the lease allows for it), and aren’t doing so for certain discriminatory or retaliatory reasons.

When Can’t a Landlord Raise Rent in Georgia?

In Georgia, landlords cannot raise the rent during the middle of a lease’s fixed term (unless stated otherwise in the lease agreement), for certain discriminatory reasons (like race or age), or for certain retaliatory reasons (such as in response to a tenant requesting repairs).

The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination due to:

• Age
• Race
• Gender (including gender identity)
• Sexual orientation
• Religion
• Nationality or origin
• Familial status
• Disability

Georgia law also prevents landlords from increasing rent in retaliation. An action by a landlord is considered retaliatory if it occurs within three months
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after something a tenant does. Rent increases are considered retaliatory
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if they are in response to a tenant action, such as:

• Filing a complaint with the appropriate agency regarding the health or safety of the property
• Exercising a right granted by law or the lease agreement
• Joining or organizing a tenants’ group or union
• Requesting repairs

How Much Notice is Needed to Raise Rent in Georgia?

In Georgia, landlords cannot raise the rent during a lease term. If there is no written lease or the lease term has expired,landlords must give 60 days’ notice
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to increase the rent.

How Often Can Rent Be Increased in Georgia?

Landlords in Georgia can increase the rent as often as they wish, as long as sufficient notice is provided each time.