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Can a Georgia landlord raise rent more than once a year?

Short answer

It depends on the tenancy type and any applicable rent control. On a month-to-month tenancy, a Georgia landlord can technically issue multiple rent increases in one year, each with the proper 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.). However, in jurisdictions with rent caps (California's AB 1482, Washington's HB 1217, New York's Good Cause coverage), the annual cap applies regardless of how many increase notices are issued. So even if a landlord delivers two increase notices in 12 months, the combined increase cannot exceed the statutory annual cap. On a fixed-term lease, no increase is permitted during the term unless the lease itself authorizes it, regardless of state. After the term ends, the landlord can issue an increase as part of the renewal offer.

Source: OCGA 44-7-7 (60-day landlord termination default)


Honest limits

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.

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