The Atlanta City Council Community Development/Human Services Committee convened on April 29, 2025, to address pressing community issues, particularly concerning the Landmark Condominiums. The meeting featured several speakers who raised significant concerns about the management of the condominium and its impact on residents, especially seniors.

Dominic Winters, a constitutional rights activist, was the first to speak. He highlighted allegations of potential embezzlement of Homeowners Association (HOA) funds and mismanagement by the property manager, Alex Benicker. Winters emphasized the importance of oversight, citing Georgia law that requires property managers of larger facilities to hold valid licenses. He urged the council to investigate the financial records of the HOA and consider referring the matter to law enforcement due to possible violations, including wire and mail fraud.

Following Winters, George Weidman, a resident of the Landmark Condominiums, expressed frustration over the increasing costs associated with short-term rentals in the building. He described the challenges faced by homeowners, including threats of retaliation from the HOA for speaking out. Weidman encouraged community involvement as a means to combat the issues they face, asserting that collective action can lead to meaningful change.

Fern T. Scott, another resident, voiced concerns about deferred payment options being offered to seniors by the unlicensed property manager. She warned that such offers could lead to debt accumulation and potential foreclosure risks, urging the council to take action to protect vulnerable residents.

The meeting also included a speaker, Henry Jordan, who delivered a religious message, emphasizing moral accountability and the need for justice within the community.

The discussions highlighted the urgent need for the council to address the management issues at the Landmark Condominiums, particularly the welfare of senior residents. The committee's next steps remain to be seen as they consider the implications of the residents' testimonies and the potential for further investigation into the HOA's practices.