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Cal. Civ. Code § 8-3-222

Coercion, intimidation, threats, or interference.

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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 8-3-222
It shall be unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of such person’s having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of such person’s having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by this article.
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Plain English

O.C.G.A. § 8-3-222 makes it unlawful for anyone to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with a person because that person exercised a right protected under Georgia's fair housing article, or because they helped someone else do so. The prohibition covers both past and ongoing exercise of those rights. This rule applies regardless of which party in a housing transaction is involved.

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For Property Managers

Under O.C.G.A. § 8-3-222, compliant property owners and managers refrain from any conduct that could be construed as pressure, threats, or interference directed at applicants, tenants, or others who have asserted fair housing rights or assisted someone else in doing so. This includes avoiding retaliatory rent increases, eviction threats, or other adverse actions taken in response to a fair housing complaint or inquiry. Operators generally document their business decisions carefully so that legitimate operational choices are clearly distinguishable from any appearance of retaliation or intimidation.

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

For Tenants

O.C.G.A. § 8-3-222 protects tenants from being coerced, threatened, or interfered with for exercising fair housing rights — including helping a neighbor or fellow tenant assert those rights. If a tenant believes a landlord has engaged in intimidation or retaliation in violation of this provision, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or consulting a local tenant-rights organization familiar with Georgia fair housing law. Documenting any threatening communications or adverse actions and their timing relative to any fair housing activity can be important when pursuing these avenues.

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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