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... Georgia does not have statutes on rent withholding or repair and deduct remedies for tenants, but Georgia ... Georgia have held that when a landlord fails to respond to repair requests after a reasonable time, tenants ... The cost must be reasonable, and the tenant may deduct the cost from the rent. ... For more information, see the Georgia Landlord Tenant Handbook, 2017, Georgia Department of Community ... Also, check your local housing ordinances for any city or county rules that cover tenant rights when ... Georgia Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent or "Repair and Deduct" ...