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Budget and the Bees
Budget and the Bees
Latrice Perez

Georgia Tightens Rules on Out-of-State Landlords — What Renters Should Know

Georgia Renters
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Renting a home in Georgia has become increasingly complicated as out-of-state investors scoop up thousands of single-family properties across the state. You might be paying your rent on time every month, yet when a pipe bursts or the AC fails, you find yourself talking to a chatbot or an unresponsive call center. This lack of accountability has left many Georgia renters feeling stranded in their own homes. Fortunately, the legal landscape has finally shifted in your favor. A new rule now mandates that out-of-state landlords must provide a local point of contact. This ensures that you have someone on the ground to handle your emergencies. Today, we are exposing how this new law works and what it means for your next repair request.

The Mandatory Local Representative Rule

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