Conyers Subdivision in Uproar: Homeowners Battle HOA Over Fees, Fraud, and Lack of Transparency

 Conyers Subdivision in Uproar: Homeowners Battle HOA Over Fees, Fraud, and Lack of Transparency

Location: Conyers, Georgia

In a quiet subdivision in Conyers, Georgia, a storm is brewing—not from the weather, but from within the neighborhood itself. Dozens of homeowners are challenging their homeowners association (HOA), accusing it of mismanagement, lack of transparency, and even fraudulent activity.

At the heart of the controversy are mandatory HOA fees that residents claim are being mishandled or misrepresented. Homeowners allege that the HOA has placed liens on homes over unpaid balances, even in cases where those balances had already been paid. Some say they were threatened with foreclosure despite complying with payment deadlines.

One homeowner, refusing to remain silent, has filed a lawsuit against the HOA. She says she was charged fees that appear to be fraudulent and has received no clear explanation or breakdown of where her money is going. Her lawsuit could set a precedent for other frustrated homeowners in Georgia, where these types of cases are increasingly common—but rarely prosecuted.

What’s more troubling to residents is the HOA's failure to provide any meaningful financial documentation. Georgia law does grant homeowners the right to inspect financial records and request an audit. However, there is a critical flaw in the system: there is no state agency that oversees HOAs or enforces those rights. This leaves homeowners with few options other than civil lawsuits or organizing collectively to demand answers.

The situation took another dramatic turn when the HOA’s own president resigned. According to several residents, the former president stepped down after internal attempts to initiate a financial audit were denied or ignored by the rest of the board. His resignation, many believe, is a clear indication that something is being hidden.

Community members are now organizing to push for reform. Some are seeking to recall the HOA board, while others are turning to media outlets and state legislators in hopes of drawing attention to the lack of HOA oversight in Georgia.

This incident in Conyers speaks to a broader issue faced by homeowners across the country: the unchecked power of HOAs. While these organizations are supposed to protect property values and manage communal resources, they often operate in ways that lack transparency, accountability, and fairness.

As one resident put it, “We’re paying into a system we can’t see or question—and that’s not how it’s supposed to work.”

The outcome of the legal battle in Conyers could have lasting implications for HOA reform in Georgia and beyond. For now, residents are holding the line, demanding answers, and fighting for what they believe is their right: a fair and honest accounting of their money.