Cal. Civ. Code § 44-7-25
Use of brokers by nonresident landlords.
Operative Text
(a) Any landlord that is not a resident of this state that owns or operates single-family or duplex residential rental properties in this state shall employ a broker licensed pursuant to Chapter 40 of Title 43, that may or may not reside within this state. If the broker does not reside within this state, the broker shall employ at least one person, to be located within this state, who shall be responsible for receiving, coordinating, managing, and responding to communications from tenants of such landlord related to maintenance and other issues related to such properties. (b) The exemptions set forth in paragraphs (7) and (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-40-29 shall not apply to any landlord that is not a resident of this state that owns or operates single-family or duplex residential rental properties as provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-25, a landlord who lives outside Georgia and owns or operates single-family or duplex rental properties in the state must work through a Georgia-licensed real estate broker. If that broker also lives outside Georgia, the broker must have at least one in-state employee or representative who handles tenant communications about maintenance and related property issues. Certain licensing exemptions that might otherwise apply to brokers are specifically excluded in this context, meaning the full broker-licensing requirement applies without those carve-outs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Nonresident landlords who own or manage single-family or duplex rentals in Georgia are generally expected, under § 44-7-25, to retain a broker licensed under Georgia's Chapter 40 of Title 43. If the chosen broker is also based out of state, compliant operators ensure that broker maintains at least one in-state point of contact capable of receiving and responding to tenant communications about maintenance and property concerns. Because the provision explicitly removes certain broker-licensing exemptions for this category of landlord, operators typically verify that their broker arrangement does not rely on those exemptions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 44-7-25 establishes that tenants renting a single-family home or duplex from an out-of-state landlord have a right to an accessible, in-state point of contact—either the broker or a designated in-state representative—for maintenance and property-related communications. If a tenant believes their nonresident landlord is not complying with this requirement, they may consider raising the issue with a local tenant-rights organization or consulting an attorney familiar with Georgia landlord-tenant law. Tenants can also explore whether the absence of a required broker arrangement is relevant to any dispute they are navigating under Georgia law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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