HB 1625

Abstract

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to housing generally, so as to prohibit discrimination in housing based on source of income; to provide for construction; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to landlord and tenant, so as to prohibit residential landlords from using certain credit information; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to require the department to employ an individual to advise on available housing resources and another individual to accept, refer, and report on residential landlord complaints; to amend Chapter 26 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to Housing and Finance Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.