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Cal. Civ. Code § 8-3-220

Adoption of provisions in local ordinance.

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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 8-3-220
A political subdivision of this state may adopt verbatim the laws against discriminatory housing practices cited in Code Section 8-3-202, 8-3-203, 8-3-204, 8-3-205, or 8-3-222 of this article as a local ordinance but may not expand or reduce the rights granted by this article.
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Plain English

Under O.C.G.A. § 8-3-220, Georgia cities, counties, and other local governments are permitted to incorporate the state's fair housing and anti-discrimination provisions—specifically those found in §§ 8-3-202 through 8-3-205 and 8-3-222—directly into their own local ordinances. However, local governments cannot use this authority to broaden or narrow the rights that the state article already establishes. The provision essentially allows local adoption of state fair housing law without permitting local modification of its substance.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Georgia should be aware that under O.C.G.A. § 8-3-220, a local jurisdiction may have adopted the same anti-discrimination housing standards found in state law as a local ordinance. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with both state and any applicable local ordinances to understand which enforcement bodies may have jurisdiction. Because local ordinances adopted under this provision mirror state law exactly, the substantive obligations remain consistent regardless of whether enforcement proceeds at the state or local level.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under O.C.G.A. § 8-3-220, tenants in Georgia may have recourse through both state fair housing law and a locally adopted ordinance if their municipality has chosen to incorporate the relevant provisions. Because local ordinances adopted under this section cannot expand or reduce state-granted rights, the protections available remain the same whether a complaint is pursued locally or at the state level. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been violated may wish to contact a tenant-rights organization or review available complaint processes with the relevant local or state agency.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

O.C.G.A. § 8-3-208
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-200
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-217
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-218
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-222
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-211
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-209
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-213
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-212
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-206
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-213
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-202
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-218
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-209
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-217
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-215
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-216
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-200
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-206
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-200
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-204
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-202
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-222
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-200
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-200
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-202
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-205
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-202
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-200
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-204

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