Desert Cedars

Key facts from Desert Cedars's documents

Reflects the 2004 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Legal name

Desert Cedars Homeowners Association (Art. 1 §1.10)

Units / lots

At least 418 lots (Lots 1-203, 204-333, 334-418 as described in the Master Deed Restrictions) (Master Deed Restrictions (Greystone) rec)

Developer / declarant

Lennar Communities Development, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Main Declaration preamble)

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes applicable to planned communities and homeowners associations; Federal Arbitration Act for dispute resolution; Arizona Purchaser Dwelling Actions may supersede certain provisions (Art. II §7(b); Art. III §2)

Assessments & dues

Initial maximum Annual Assessment set at $300 per Lot, subject to adjustment based on CPI (not more than 10% increase per year without Owner vote); actual amount determined by Board (Art. 6 §6.2, §6.3)

Special assessments

May be levied by Board with approval of 67% of Owners in interest for extraordinary expenses (Art. 6 §6.5; §6.15)

Collections & liens

The Association has a continuing lien on each Lot for unpaid assessments, and may foreclose as provided by Arizona law (Art. 6 §6.1, §6.9)

Reserves & fees

Association shall maintain reserves for common expenses and capital replacements as determined by Board (Art. 6 §6.11, §6.12)

Pets

Pets are allowed but subject to Association Rules; no animals, livestock, or poultry for commercial purposes (Art. 4 §4.2)

Leasing & rentals

Leases are permitted but must comply with Association Rules; lessees must agree to abide by governing documents (Art. 4 §4.31)

Fences

Fences, walls, and similar structures require approval; party walls are subject to shared maintenance obligations (Art. 4 §4.16, §4.17; Art. 9)

Architectural approval

Architectural Committee approval required for any exterior improvement or alteration; plans must be submitted (Art. 9 §9.1, §9.3)

Home business

Home businesses are not specifically prohibited, but must not violate other use restrictions such as nuisance or signage (Art. 4 §4.5 (nuisance); §4.14 (signs))

Use restrictions

Lots shall be used only for single-family residential purposes (Art. 4 §4.10)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot, except Declarant may have additional votes during control period; Owner defined to include certain option holders (Art. 5 §5.8; Art. 1 §1.30)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.