Woman hopes new Georgia housing law protects tenants like her [Video]

MACON, Ga. — Louvenia Glenn of Milledgeville has lived at Elite Choice Properties for almost 17 years. She says she called the property managers and the Department of Housing and Urban Department about her Air-Vac system. 

She says the dust has gotten so bad that she hasn’t turned the A/C on. Now, her home has warmed up to more than 88°F and she’s wears a mask. The experience has taken a toll on her. 

“I’ve been so short of breath. I get tired just walking through my own home,” Glenn said. 

For example, lights, water, heating and cooling must be up to standard. The bill also says landlords and property owners can’t take a security deposit exceeding two months’ rent. She hopes the new law will push housing and …