Georgia Fair Housing Act (O.C.G.A. 8-3-200 et seq.) prohibits housing discrimination. Georgia is a non-deferral state (no FHAP agency); tenants file directly with HUD within 180 days. The Georgia Landlord-Tenant Act (O.C.G.A. Title 44, Ch. 7) governs rental housing. As of 2025, security deposits are capped at 2 months' rent and must be held in escrow or covered by surety bond. Month-to-month tenancies require 60 days' notice to terminate. Retaliation is prohibited; tenants who prevail may recover 1 month's rent plus $500, court costs, and attorney fees.
Security Deposit Limit
2 months' rent
Eviction Notice Minimum
60 days
Retaliation Presumption
Protected (no set period)
Rent Control
No statewide rent control
Ga. Code Ann. §§ 8-3-200 to 8-3-223
Filing Agency
Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity (GCEO)
Filing Deadline
1 year (365 days) from the alleged discriminatory act
Missing a deadline can forfeit your legal claim. Know your windows.
| Law / Agency | Deadline | Filed With |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Fair Housing Act (HUD) | 180 days | HUD (direct filing) |
| Federal Fair Housing Act (Court) | 2 years | Federal or state court |
| GA FHA | 1 year (365 days) from the alleged discriminatory act | Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity (GCEO) |
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