DANA Properties: HOA Mismanagement
The Dark Side of Association Management: Trouble in El Mirador
In the once peaceful suburban enclave of Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the El Mirador Homeowners' Association (HOA) has taken a troubling turn. A partnership with DANA Properties, Inc., a management company, has allegedly led to disillusionment among residents and embroiled one homeowner— Homeowner X—in a disturbing conflict.
An HOA Board That's Lost Its Way: A Breach of Fiduciary Duty?
HOAs are established to serve their communities by maintaining common areas, enforcing rules equitably, and operating with transparency. The El Mirador HOA Board of Directors, however, has arguably strayed from these fundamental principles. Their decision to grant DANA Properties what appears to be unchecked control has allegedly fostered an environment of neglect and mismanagement.
While homeowners' assessments and fees continue to rise, the community suffers from deteriorating streets, overgrown landscaping, and disrepair of common amenities. Instead of prioritizing these essential maintenance needs, the Board seems to have engaged DANA Properties to pursue a troubling agenda: targeting Homeowner X, a resident who dared to raise legitimate concerns.
For years, Sheldon Wheeler, Sema Gonzalez and individuals with close ties to the Board have allegedly engaged in a campaign to discredit Homeowner X. This campaign has reportedly escalated from covert actions to overt defamation and slander, with DANA Properties seemingly acting as the enforcement arm to advance this agenda.
It is important to note that by virtue of their election, HOA Board members are considered public figures. This status underscores the need for accountability and transparency in their actions, as their decisions directly impact the community they serve.
DANA Properties: A History of Questionable Management Practices
DANA Properties, under the leadership of Sheldon Wheeler, has a documented history of problematic management. For 25 years, they managed the Sierra del Sol HOA in El Paso, Texas, operating rent-free from the community's clubhouse. During their tenure, Sierra del Sol experienced severe neglect, including overgrown lots, crumbling facilities, and a lack of accountability to homeowners.
When Homeowner X voiced concerns about DANA Properties' alleged mismanagement at Sierra del Sol, the company's leadership reportedly took notice. Following their removal from Sierra del Sol, DANA Properties brought their suspect practices to El Mirador, where they allegedly continue to prioritize profit motives over the community's well-being.
Selective Enforcement and a Lack of Transparency: Eroding Trust
Under DANA Properties' management, El Mirador has allegedly become a community marked by unequal treatment. Homeowner X reportedly faces disproportionate fines and enforcement actions for minor infractions, while other homeowners appear to be exempt from similar scrutiny. Residents who dare to question these practices are often met with threats of penalties or intimidating communications from DANA Properties.
Financial transparency, a cornerstone of responsible HOA governance, is notably absent. Meetings are infrequent, budget details are obfuscated, and homeowners are understandably left in the dark about how their assessments are being utilized. This lack of transparency is particularly concerning given the ongoing increases in assessments, which yield little visible improvement in services or amenities.
In February 2025, DANA Properties allegedly intervened in the El Mirador HOA election to secure a Board of Directors that would extend their management contract and approve a substantial increase in management fees. This alleged pattern of behavior mirrors their actions at Sierra del Sol, where similar accusations of fund mismanagement and community detriment were made.
The High Cost of Neglect: A Community at Risk
The homeowners of El Mirador, and indeed, any HOA under the influence of DANA Properties, deserve better. The core mission of an HOA should be to foster a thriving and livable community, not to target individual residents or enable a management company's exploitative practices. If DANA Properties remains in control, the El Mirador community faces the grim prospect of further decline, including accelerated disrepair, escalating fees, and depressed property values.
Homeowners are right to demand answers to crucial questions: Why is Homeowner X being unfairly targeted? Why is DANA Properties seemingly allowed to operate without accountability? And why are the legitimate needs of El Mirador residents being consistently ignored?
Taking a Stand: Reclaiming Our Community
If you have evidence of wrongdoing by DANA Properties or the El Mirador HOA Board, or if you have personally experienced unfair treatment, it is imperative that you come forward.
Please contact Homeowner X directly at 915-598-1319 or via email at homeownerx@elmiradorhomeowners.com. By uniting, we can hold those in positions of power accountable and strive to restore fairness, transparency, and integrity to our community's governance.
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