For Immediate Release: April 1, 2024
Media Contact: Carliana Harris, [email protected]
The Housing Justice Bill Moves to Governor’s Desk
ATLANTA, GA – In a milestone moment that fortifies safe and secure housing for every tenant the Georgia legislature has overwhelmingly approved House Bill 404, the Safe at Home Act. This bipartisan legislation offers enhanced protections, prohibits retaliation, extends and eviction notice periods. The bill now proceeds to the governor’s desk for final approval.
CASA’s Georgia Director Luis Zaldivar shared, “Georgia’s tenants have spoken out, sharing how rent has been incredibly unaffordable, and we are grateful that legislators from both sides of the aisle overwhelmingly agree: the Safe at Home Tenant Protection Act must be law! Closing the Georgia legislative session with such a powerful bill across the finish line tells the entire state that renters deserve fairness, dignity, and safety. This bill is the first step in accomplishing just that. We look forward to the governor signing this bill into law, so that every family is given more affordability and safety.”
The Safe at Home Tenant Protection Act offers:
- Enhanced Protections: The bill strengthens protections for tenants, ensuring they are treated fairly and provided with safe living conditions.
- Prohibition of Retaliatory Actions: Landlords are prohibited from retaliating against tenants who assert their rights, ensuring that residents feel empowered to address issues without fear of repercussion.
- Extended Notice Periods: The legislation extends notice periods for eviction proceedings, providing tenants with crucial time to address any challenges they may face.
“As Georgia prepares to take this step towards housing equity, we stand on the brink of meaningful change for tenants statewide. With the backing of legislators, advocacy organizations, and community leaders, we are dignified to create a future where every Georgian can find stability and security within their own homes,” closed Zaldivar.
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With over 155,000 lifetime members across 46 US states, CASA is a national powerhouse organization building power and improving the quality of life in working-class: Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities. CASA creates change with its powerbuilding model blending human services, community organizing, and advocacy in order to serve the full spectrum of the needs, dreams, and aspirations of members.
