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Committee hears HB 399 to require in‑state contact or licensed broker for institutional landlords
Summary
House Bill 399 would require institutional owners or their agents to maintain an in‑state contact or designate a licensed Georgia broker for complaint handling and property management; the proposal drew support from municipal and legal aid groups and alternative drafting suggestions from the real estate industry.
Representative Albert presented House Bill 399, which would require corporations that own rental housing to designate an in‑state person to receive complaints and manage corrective actions for properties within Georgia.
Supporters said the change is intended to make it easier for tenants and code enforcement to identify responsible parties when repairs or life‑safety issues arise. Georgia Appleseed and the Georgia Municipal…
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