Can a Georgia landlord raise rent at any time?
No. A Georgia landlord cannot raise rent during a fixed-term lease (unless the lease itself provides for it). On a month-to-month tenancy or after a fixed term expires, the landlord may raise rent with the required advance written notice. Georgia has no statewide advance notice specific to rent increases. OCGA 44-7-7 sets 60 days as the landlord-initiated month-to-month termination default, treated as the default for rent changes. No state rent cap. Any increase served without the correct notice period, or that exceeds the applicable cap, is void.
Source: OCGA 44-7-7 (60-day landlord termination default)
This is an informational answer based on OCGA 44-7-7 (60-day landlord termination default) as of early 2026. It is not legal advice. Housing law changes year to year and local ordinances (especially in rent-controlled or rent-stabilized cities) can override or add to state law. For contested cases, consult a Georgia-licensed attorney.