Mobile home lot rent rules in Georgia

Georgia has no dedicated mobile home park act and no rent cap. Lot tenancies fall under the general landlord-tenant law, O.C.G.A. Title 44, Chapter 7. The information below describes how the law generally works; anyone dealing with a specific increase should consider consulting a licensed attorney in Georgia.

What the statute says

Georgia's general landlord-tenant law governs lot tenancies because there is no dedicated park act. Under O.C.G.A. §44-7-7, "sixty days' notice from the landlord or 30 days' notice from the tenant is necessary to terminate a tenancy at will." The landlord's repair duty is in §44-7-13: "the landlord shall keep the premises in repair," and any agreement "for the use or rental of real property as a dwelling place is deemed to include a provision that the premises is fit for human habitation." There is no statute capping the amount of rent or setting a mobile-home-specific rent-increase notice.

How it works in general

Because Georgia has no dedicated park rent law and no rent cap, the rent amount and the timing of any increase come from the written lease. The one notable general-law protection is the notice period: a landlord ending a tenancy at will must give 60 days' notice (a tenant only 30) — longer than the 30-day landlord notice common in other states. The landlord also has to keep the premises in repair and fit for habitation. Beyond that, the lease and general law control the rent, so a clear written lease is especially important in Georgia.

Common scenarios

General examples Georgia park residents commonly encounter:

• A resident asks whether rent is capped. It is not — no statewide cap exists.
• A landlord ends a month-to-month tenancy. The landlord must give 60 days' notice (§44-7-7).
• A resident wants a habitable lot and home. The landlord must keep the premises in repair and fit for habitation (§44-7-13).

Other authorities that may apply

The general landlord-tenant law (O.C.G.A. Title 44, Chapter 7) governs the tenancy; there is no dedicated park act. Because Georgia has no rent cap or park-specific increase rule, this guide flags those gaps honestly. Federal law such as the Fair Housing Act can also apply.