ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is calling for transparency after launching a probe into corporations he alleges are purchasing thousands of homes across the state and driving up rent prices.

The investigation follows a report by a Georgia State University professor that found more than 30% of single-family homes in metro Atlanta are owned by out-of-state companies, nearly 10 times the national average.

During a news conference on Monday, the senator said he wants to expose abusive practices that lead to the mistreatment of tenants and force homeowners out.

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Ossoff’s inquiry includes more than a dozen questions to four out-of-state firms, each of which owns thousands of homes in Georgia. The companies are expected to respond by July 1.

Following inquiries to the companies, the National Rental Home Council — a lobbying group representing corporate landlords — issued a statement defending their role in the housing market.

“We need to stop pointing fingers and start expanding housing options,” the group said in a statement. “Companies invest significantly in these communities — renovating properties to high standards, employing local contractors, and maintaining quality housing options.”

The senator asked tenants who believe they’ve been mistreated by corporate landlords to contact his office.

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