Information Related to the
Georgia Senate Rules
Subcommittee on HOAs
The Georgia Senate Rules Committee has formed a subcommittee to investigate issues caused by predatory and abusive HOAs.
As stated in the Senate press release, found HERE:
"The subcommittee will examine homeowners associations (HOAs), which are
organizations in residential communities responsible for enforcing rules and regulations, maintaining common areas and managing community services across Georgia.
Upon its conclusion, it will ensure these entities comply with state law
and uphold residents’ constitutional rights."
Scroll to the end of the page for contact information of
Georgia Legislators working on HOA committees.
I was honored to be invited by Senator Brass to speak at the subcommittee's first meeting on September 24, 2024. This page contains the full recording of the meeting, my materials, pertinent notes and quick info, and any media coverage that I found of the meeting. Please do feel free to send me any additional resources to post.
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A second meeting occurred on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. CLICK HERE to view.
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The Urban Affairs Committee, chairperson Senator Donzella James, held a meeting on Thursday, October 31, 2024 starting at 11:00 a.m. CLICK HERE for details.
Full Recording of Senate Rules Subcommittee Meeting on Homeowners Associations, Sept. 24, 2024
Forward the video to 19:50 when the meeting starts.
I am the first speaker, and my presentation lasts until 46:00. I encourage you to watch those which follow as they are poignant, compelling, horrifying, heartbreaking, and further prove that something MUST be done to stop predatory and abusive HOAs.
Media Coverage and Press Releases
"Sen. Matt Brass to Lead Senate Subcommittee on Homeowners Associations"
Posted on September 17, 2024 by Jackson Fuentes
"Upon [the committee's] conclusion, it will ensure these entities comply with state law and uphold residents’ constitutional rights."
Photo Credit: Daniel Vorndran,
Image Source: WikiCommons
"Georgia lawmakers agree to look into HOAs. Meantime, communities fight fines and neglect"
11 Alive News, by Rebecca Lindstrom, Mike Nicolas
August 1, 2024
"Lawmakers insist they aren’t aware this is even a problem. So, as much as residents have heard it, it’s worth repeating. Let lawmakers – local and state – know what you're experiencing.
City of South Fulton Councilmember Linda Pritchett says she’s already heard enough.
“I hope to expose a lot of real abuses that I feel are almost to the extent of being criminal,” Pritchett said." (emphasis added)
11 Alive News Atlanta
"Georgia Senate subcommittee to probe HOA abuses"
Fox 5 News Atlanta
"'When people get in these positions of power, there are loopholes they can exploit. And they become drunk with power,' homeowner David Bazone [sic] exclaimed."
Fox 5 News Atlanta
2025 Legislators Working on HOA Committees and Bills
SENATE URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Senator Sonya Halpern sonya.halpern@senate.ga.gov
Cc: Tina Coria tina.coria@senate.ga.gov
Senator David Lucas david.lucas@senate.ga.gov
Cc: Jackie Leathers jacqueline.leathers@senate.ga.gov
Senator John Albers john.albers@senate.ga.gov
Cc: William Spencer will.spencer@senate.ga.gov
Senator Emanuel Jones emanuel.jones@senate.ga.gov
Cc: Megan Stevens megan.stevens@senate.ga.gov
Senator RaShaun Kemp rashaun.kemp@senate.ga.gov
Cc: Samaria Milton samaria.milton@senate.ga.gov
Senator Nikki Merritt nikki.merritt@senate.ga.gov
Cc: Nyla Williams nyla.williams@senate.ga.gov
Senator Sheik Rahman sheikh.rahman@senate.ga.gov
Cc: Kathlene Dorking kathlene.dorking@senate.ga.gov
Senator Freddie Powell-Sims freddie.sims@senate.ga.gov
Cc: Samaria Milton samaria.milton@senate.ga.gov
Senator Kenya Wicks Kenya.Wicks@senate.ga.gov
Cc: Xavier Means xavier.means@senate.ga.gov
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE: HOAs
Matt Brass, Chairman matt.brass@senate.ga.gov
cc: Mercedes Benites mercedes.benites@senate.ga.gov
Dixon, Clint clint.dixon@senate.ga.gov
Cc: rachel.whitted@senate.ga.gov
Ginn, Frank frank.ginn@senate.ga.gov
Cc: elizabeth.bennett@senate.ga.gov
Harbison, Ed ed.harbison@senate.ga.gov
Cc: Cyndi West cyndi.williams@senate.ga.gov
Hufstetler, Chuck chuck.hufstetler@senate.ga.gov
Cc: diego.santana@senate.ga.gov
Rhett, Michael 'Doc' michael.rhett@senate.ga.gov
Cc: Xavier Means xavier.means@senate.ga.gov
Williams, Rick rick.williams@senate.ga.gov
Cc: Tarika Jackson tarika.jackson@senate.ga.gov
HB 62 Georgia HOA Accountability and Community Empowerment Act
Sandra Scott sandra.scott@house.ga.gov
Viola Davis viola.davis@house.ga.gov
Cc kennedy.scruggs@house.ga.gov
Kim Schofield kim.schofield@house.ga.gov