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Cal. Civ. Code § 8-3-223

Compliance with federal law.

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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 8-3-223
Compliance with the provisions of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (Pub. L. No. 100-430) shall be deemed compliance with the provisions of paragraph (7) of Code Section 8-3-201 and subparagraph (a)(7)(B) of Code Section 8-3-202. In addition, should any provision of this article relating to the treatment of persons with disabilities be in conflict with any provision of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, then the provisions of the latter shall prevail.
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Plain English

Under O.C.G.A. § 8-3-223, Georgia's fair housing law establishes that satisfying the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 automatically satisfies the corresponding state-law requirements concerning disability-related housing practices. The provision also resolves any conflict between state and federal disability protections in favor of the federal standard. In effect, the federal law sets the floor, and where state and federal rules diverge on disability treatment, federal requirements govern.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

O.C.G.A. § 8-3-223 means that property owners and managers who maintain full compliance with the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 are simultaneously meeting the parallel disability-related obligations under Georgia's fair housing statutes. Compliant operators typically document their reasonable-accommodation and reasonable-modification practices in line with federal standards, knowing those practices satisfy state law as well. Where any ambiguity arises between state and federal disability provisions, operators generally look to the federal standard as the controlling requirement.

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. § 8-3-223 confirms that tenants with disabilities in Georgia are protected by at least the full scope of the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, and that federal protections prevail if state law ever offers less. Tenants who believe their disability-related rights have been violated may consider filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which enforces the federal Fair Housing Act, or exploring remedies available under Georgia's state fair housing framework. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand which avenue may be available given the nature of an alleged violation.

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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