El Paso, TX (KFOX14/CBS4) — Homeowners in the Paseo del Este development in East El Paso are grappling with unexpected and substantial homeowners association (HOA) bills, despite assurances from the developer, Hunt Companies, that fees would be waived.
Residents have reported receiving bills totaling hundreds or even thousands of dollars, with some claiming they were unaware of the HOA’s existence until the bills arrived.
Anita Garcia, an active-duty service member, returned from deployment to find an attorney letter demanding $1,301 and a residential bill for $868 in late fees, interest, and annual assessments.
“So I sent the $868, and then I still was receiving late fees and interest saying there was a missing balance,” Garcia said.
Despite a letter from Hunt Companies promising a 50% reduction in assessments and the waiving of late fees and delinquency charges, Garcia has yet to receive her $868 back and remains unsure how to contact the HOA.
Other residents, like Luis Zubiate, have also faced financial strain. Zubiate and his wife received a bill exceeding $2,000, including late fees and interest, despite assurances that these fees would be waived.
“We started receiving bills toward the end of last year. We sent checks — they still haven’t been cashed. And now we’re hit with a bill for over $2,000. It doesn’t make sense. It’s not fair,” Zubiate said.
While some residents have had their fees waived, others continue to struggle with mounting bills. Hunt Companies has stated via email that they have nothing new to add on the matter.
The situation remains unresolved, and residents are left seeking clarity and relief from the financial burden.
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