Rental Property Rules in Atlanta, GA (2026)
1 verified rental property rules for Atlanta, Georgia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Repairs & Habitability
Atlanta's Housing Code sets minimum habitability standards for every rental unit: working bathroom and kitchen fixtures, hot water, smoke detectors, and heat kept at 68°F by day and 63°F overnight from September 15 through May 1.
Atlanta Rental Habitability & Heat Standards
Some RestrictionsAtlanta Housing Code § 21(f)(5)
Whenever the supply of heat from heating equipment is controlled by the owner, operator or person other than the tenant, such person shall supply heat to all occupied dwelling units from September 15th through May 1st of each year in such amounts as is necessary to maintain a minimum temperature of: 68 degrees Fahrenheit from 7:30 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. 63 degrees Fahrenheit from 10:30 P.M. to 7:30...
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