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GA HB523

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Kasey Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local governing authorities in Georgia may regulate activities associated with short-term rental properties (residences offered for occupancy for less than 30 consecutive days) but are explicitly prohibited from banning the use of property as short-term or long-term rentals
  • Local regulations must not require registration of residential rental properties and must apply uniformly to all residences regardless of whether they are used as short-term rentals, long-term rentals, or not rented at all
  • "Residence" is defined broadly to include owner-occupied houses, single-family dwellings, and units in condominiums, apartment buildings, cooperatives, or timeshares
  • Properties used for nonresidential purposes such as retail establishments, restaurants, banquet spaces, or event centers are excluded from both the short-term and long-term rental definitions
  • Private covenants and contractual agreements among property owners that restrict the use of residences as short-term or long-term rentals remain valid and enforceable under the new chapter

Legislative Description

Local government; regulating the use of certain real estate as short-term rental property; prohibit

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

2/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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