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Georgia Prohibited Lease Clauses

2 restricted clause types

Our Georgia law database tracks 2 lease clause types that state law prohibits or restricts (1 illegal, 1 typically unenforceable). Even if you signed a lease containing one, an illegal or unenforceable clause is generally void — you have not waived the underlying right.

Educational information: generated from our Georgia law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Clause types restricted by Georgia law

  • Waiver of implied warranty of habitability

    Often Unenforceable

    Legal basis: Georgia Code Section 44-7-2

  • Confession of judgment clause

    Likely Illegal

    Legal basis: Georgia Code Section 44-7-2

Frequently asked questions

What lease clauses are illegal in Georgia?
Georgia law restricts 2 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; confession of judgment clause.
Is a lease still valid if it contains an illegal clause in Georgia?
Usually yes — the offending clause is void or unenforceable, but the rest of the lease typically remains in effect. You generally cannot be held to a clause that violates state law even if you signed it.
Which law prohibits "waiver of implied warranty of habitability" in Georgia?
Georgia Code Section 44-7-2.

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