Georgia Statutes
§ 44-7-13 — Landlord's duties as to repairs and improvements
Georgia § 44-7-13
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O.C.G.A. § 44-7-13 (2026).
Text
(a)The landlord shall keep the premises in repair and shall be liable for all substantial improvements placed upon the premises by such landlord's consent.
(b)Any contract, lease, license, or similar agreement, oral or written, for the use or rental of real property as a dwelling place is deemed to include a provision that the premises is fit for human habitation. See 2024 Ga. Laws 392, § 1.
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Legislative History
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 392,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024, app. to residential lease agreements that are entered into or renewed on or after 7/1/2024.
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