Plain English Breakdown
The official summary mentions providing a short title but does not state what that title is, other than it being an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44.
Essential Services for Renters Act
This bill amends Georgia law to give residential tenants the right to fix certain problems required by landlords and subtract repair costs from rent, or end their lease under specific conditions.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Chapter 7 of Title 44 in Georgia's official code regarding landlord-tenant relationships.
- Gives residential tenants the right to complete repairs that are required by the landlord if certain circumstances exist.
- Allows tenants to subtract (offset) reasonable repair costs from their rent payments under specific conditions.
- Provides tenants with the right to end a rental agreement under certain circumstances.
- Adds new definitions for terms used in these laws.
Who It Names or Affects
- Residential tenants
- Landlords
Limits and Unknowns
- The official summary does not list the specific repairs covered or the exact steps a tenant must take.
- The effective date of this law is not provided in the source material.