Rental Property Rules in Cobb County, GA (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Cobb County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Rent Control

Rent control is banned in Georgia by state preemption (O.C.G.A. §44-7-19). Cobb County CANNOT impose rent caps or stabilization. Landlords may raise rent any amount with proper notice — 60 days for month-to-month (O.C.G.A. §44-7-7).

rental-property/rent-control

Few Restrictions

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Just Cause Eviction

Cobb County follows Georgia state landlord-tenant law (O.C.G.A. Title 44, Chapter 7). Georgia is a strong landlord-rights state with no just-cause eviction requirement. Dispossessory actions filed in Cobb County Magistrate Court.

rental-property/just-cause-eviction

Few Restrictions

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Rental Registration

Cobb County has no countywide rental registration requirement. The City of Marietta operates a voluntary Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. Landlords must comply with Cobb County property maintenance code and state building codes.

rental-property/rental-registration

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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