Georgia rent increase rules

60 days rent-increase notice.

Georgia prohibits local rent control and sets no cap on increases. For a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord must give 60 days' notice to change terms, including rent.

What this means for you: Rent can rise by any amount at renewal. The 60-day notice is your main protection for month-to-month tenancies.

Your next step: Confirm you received 60 days' notice for a month-to-month increase.

Source: Ga. Code § 44-7-7; § 44-7-19 (rent control preemption). Reviewed 2026-06-16.

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Rent increase in nearby states: Florida (15 days rent-increase notice) · Alabama (30 days rent-increase notice) · South Carolina (30 days rent-increase notice) · North Carolina (30 days rent-increase notice) · Tennessee (30 days rent-increase notice).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026