A bill that would grant tenants additional rights has passed the Georgia House and is headed to the Senate.  The “renters rights” bill seeks to address the living conditions of rental houses in the Peach State.  The bill had broad bipartisan support.

The bill would require rental properties to be “fit for human habitation” upon signing a lease, and landlords would be required to maintain their properties throughout the lease.  Also, the bill would prevent landlords from turning off air conditioning in order to force evictions.

Additionally, the bill would limit landlords from requiring a security deposit that exceeds two months’ rent. If a tenant fails to pay rent or charges owed to the landlord, the tenant would be guaranteed written notification at least three business days before an eviction proceeding could be filed. Landlords would be required to post an eviction notice on the tenant’s front door or deliver the notice based on the stipulations of the rental agreement.

You can see a copy of the bill here: Renters Rights Bill