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GA SB414

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kim Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Landlords must clearly and conspicuously disclose the total rental price, including all mandatory and governmental fees, before entering into a rental agreement or accepting payment

  • Charging "hidden fees" is prohibited, defined as fees that are excessive, for services not performed, for legally required services, for forcing use of preferred vendors, or not expressly stated in the rental agreement

  • "Excessive" fees are defined as those greater than the actual cost of a good or service

  • Applies to all residential properties including apartments, houses, hotels, vacation rentals, and short-term rentals

  • Violations constitute unfair or deceptive practices under Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act of 1975, with the law applying to rental agreements entered into or renewed after the effective date

Legislative Description

"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; transparency and fairness with respect to rent pricing for residential properties; encourage

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/27/2026

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