Rent control laws limit the amount a landlord can increase rents on existing tenants. Most states have laws that prohibit local governments from enacting rent control measures. But over 180 municipalities in the United States have rent control measures—and all of them are located in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.
The state of Oregon has a statewide rent control law that limits annual rent increases to 7% plus the increase in the consumer price index.
In the state of Georgia, there are currently no rent control laws in place. Georgia is one of the states that prohibit local governments from enacting rent control measures. This means that landlords in Georgia are generally free to set and increase rent prices without a cap on the amount or percentage of the increase. However, landlords must adhere to the terms of the lease agreement and provide tenants with proper notice before increasing rent. It's important for tenants to review their lease agreements to understand the terms regarding rent increases. Unlike Oregon, which has a statewide rent control law capping annual rent increases, Georgia does not have such regulations, and rent increases are subject to the rental market and lease agreements.