Homeowners in the new Paseo del Este neighborhood in far east El Paso say surprise homeowners association bills are landing in their mailboxes, some running into the hundreds or even thousands of dollars, despite a developer promise to waive late charges. Many buyers say they were repeatedly told at closing that their homes were not part of an HOA and only found out about dues when certified letters and fines started showing up.
Residents describe demand letters and assessment notices that turned into instant financial headaches. Anita Garcia, an active-duty service member, told CBS4 she returned from deployment to find an attorney’s letter demanding $1,301 and a separate $868 bill for late fees, interest, and annual assessments. Other homeowners, including Luis Zubiate, reported bills topping $2,000 and said checks they mailed were never cashed, according to the report.
Developer promised waivers, but bills keep coming
Hunt Companies, the community’s developer, told a KFOX14 reporter in October that, after reviewing concerns with management company FirstService Residential, assessments for 2025 would be reduced and late and delinquency charges would be waived through March 1, 2026, when the pool and amenity center are expected to open. Despite that pledge, homeowners say the management company is hard to reach and that refunds for payments they made have not appeared in many bank accounts. KFOX14’s reporting captured both the developer’s public promise and the discrepancy residents now describe.
Listings and closing paperwork do not match…