Why do supporters say the no-harassment rule is necessary?

Supporters of tenant-protection rules like this generally argue they stop landlords from pressuring tenants out of rent-regulated or otherwise protected units through intimidation, service cutoffs, or repeated baseless legal filings, protecting people who might not otherwise know their rights. Whether a specific rule by that name applies anywhere in North Metro Atlanta is worth confirming directly with the relevant city, since tenant protection ordinances vary significantly by jurisdiction in Georgia. Georgia landlord-tenant law is generally less restrictive than some other states in this area. Joel Boss can point you to current local ordinances for a specific address.