Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB1171: Landlord and tenant; establish minimum habitability standards consistent with recognized housing standards
Status: In committee, February 5, 2026
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, so as to establish minimum habitability standards consistent with recognized housing standards; to prohibit waivers of such standards; to provide for enforcement and clarification of existing landlord duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, so as to establish minimum habitability standards consistent with recognized housing standards; to prohibit waivers of such standards; to provide for enforcement and clarification of existing landlord duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, so as to establish minimum habitability standards consistent with recognized housing standards; to prohibit waivers of such standards; to provide for enforcement and clarification of existing landlord duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, is amended by revising Code Section 44-7-13, relating to landlord's duties as to repairs and improvements, as follows: "44-7-13. (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 nonwaivable provision that the premises is fit for human habitation. H. B. 1171 LC 28 0735 (c) In order to provide and maintain the premises in a condition that is fit for human habitation, a landlord shall: (1) Comply with the requirements of …
Sponsors
- Spencer Frye (D, 122) · primary sponsor
- Mary Oliver (D, 84)
- Mary Williams (D, 37)
- Carl Gilliard (D, 162)
- Lydia Glaize (D, 67)
- Doreen Carter (D, 93)
Latest actions
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HB1171?
- HB1171 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Landlord and tenant; establish minimum habitability standards consistent with recognized housing standards.
- What does HB1171 do?
- In its own words: To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, so as to establish minimum habitability standards consistent with recognized housing standards; to prohibit waivers of such standards; to provide for enforcement and clarification of existing landlord duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB1171?
- In committee as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (February 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1171?
- Spencer Frye (D, 122), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1171?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72782
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