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A photo of a government meeting, with senators seated behind a long wooden table and a lobbyist seated at a table in front of them.
Posted inHousing Affordability

Georgia Democrats prepping for uphill battle over rent regulation

by Sean Keenan September 17, 2023September 17, 2023

State Sen. Donzella James, D-Atlanta, proposed Senate Bill 125 last February to do away with a 1984 law that bans Georgia counties and municipalities from enacting any measures to regulate rents.

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Posted inHousing Affordability

Legislation to repeal Georgia’s rent control ban stalls out

by Sean Keenan March 2, 2023March 2, 2023
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Georgia lawmaker wants to limit rent hikes—not cap prices—with bid to repeal rent control ban

by Sean Keenan February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

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