habitability protected.
Landlords have a statutory duty to keep premises in repair. Georgia does not provide a statutory repair-and-deduct or rent-withholding remedy, so tenants generally must sue for damages or repairs.
What this means for you: Your remedies are weaker than in many states: withholding rent risks eviction, so document everything and consider a lawsuit for repairs.
Your next step: Send a dated written repair request. If ignored, consult legal aid about suing rather than withholding rent.
Source: Ga. Code § 44-7-13, § 44-7-14. Reviewed 2026-06-16.
More Georgia rights: Georgia security deposit · Georgia eviction · Georgia entry notice · Georgia rent increase.
Repairs in nearby states: Florida (habitability protected) · Alabama (habitability protected) · South Carolina (habitability protected) · North Carolina (habitability protected) · Tennessee (habitability protected).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026