Carefree Highlands Homeowners Association

Key facts from Carefree Highlands Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2002 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Carefree Highlands Homeowners Association

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes (referenced for lien, deed of trust, late fee limits) (Sections 3.8, 3.9, 1.18)

Assessments & dues

Maximum $500 per Lot until January 1, 2003 (payable annually or in $125 quarterly installments). After that, Board may increase up to 10% per year without vote; any larger increase requires 2/3 vote of eligible members. (Section 3.3(b))

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements or lawful purpose, with assent of at least 2/3 of eligible members voting in person or by proxy. (Section 3.4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the Lot. Association may record Notice of Claim of Lien and foreclose. Lien subordinate to First Mortgage. Personal obligation of owner at the time due. (Sections 3.1, 3.8, 3.9)

Reserves & fees

Association shall establish and maintain adequate reserve fund for periodic maintenance, repair, replacement of Common Area improvements. Amount shown in annual budget. (Section 3.11)

Pets

Yes, reasonable number of generally recognized domestic house or yard pets. (Section 4.2)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to written lease, minimum term of 30 consecutive days, for entire residence and Lot. Owner must notify Board in writing before lease start with tenant names, dates, and owner's address. (Section 4.27)

Parking & vehicles

No mobile home, travel trailer, camper, boat, etc. parked so as to be Visible From Neighboring Property or Street, except for loading/unloading/cleaning for up to 48 consecutive hours. Also, RV may be used for guest occupancy for max 14 day (Sections 4.6, 4.5)

Fences

All fencing must comply with Maricopa County codes and require prior written approval. No chain link fencing except around tennis courts with approval. No wood fencing allowed. (Section 4.30)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any change in exterior appearance including additions, alterations, repairs, changes to color scheme, fences, sheds, etc. Also for antennas (except small satellite dish), HVAC, solar panels, etc. (Sections 4.20, 4.3, 4.25, 4.30)

Solar & roof

No solar energy collecting units or panels without prior written approval of Architectural Committee. (Section 4.25)

Home business

Allowed if: (i) not apparent by sight, sound, smell; (ii) conforms to zoning; (iii) no on-site customer visits or solicitation; (iv) no signs; (v) no on-street parking; (vi) consistent with residential character. Leasing not considered busi (Section 4.1)

Signs & flags

No signs except: one residential identification sign (80 sq in or less), signs required by legal proceedings, one for sale/for rent sign (5 sq ft or less), one security company sign (80 sq in or less). All require Architectural Committee ap (Section 4.16)

Setbacks / home size

No house less than 2,000 square feet of living space (heated and cooled areas). (Section 4.29)

Use restrictions

All Lots used exclusively for Single Family Residential Use. No trade or business conducted except as allowed for home businesses. (Section 4.1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot owned. Joint owners: one vote per Lot (unit rule). Corporate owners: designated individual. Voting rights suspended if assessments delinquent over 15 days, or for other infractions up to 60 days. (Sections 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10)

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