The North Desert Sage Condominiums

What The North Desert Sage Condominiums's governing documents say

The North Desert Sage Condominiums is a two-unit condominium community in Fountain Hills, AZ, governed by this Declaration of Condominium. It establishes unit ownership, common elements, assessments, use restrictions, and maintenance responsibilities binding all unit owners.

• What you own & maintain: Each unit (A or B) includes the interior space, garage, and a 50% undivided interest in common elements. Limited common elements (exclusive use) include patios, front yards, driveways, and utility fixtures serving only your unit. Unit owners must maintain their unit, garage, doors, windows, patio areas, roof, air conditioning, and heater; the association maintains common areas like landscaping and perimeter fencing.
• Use restrictions: No storage of personal items (furniture, vehicles, boats, RVs, trailers) on common elements or limited common elements visible from the street. No clotheslines or exterior drying. No exterior fires except barbecues in approved containers. No nuisances or illegal activities. Garage doors must be closed when not in use; garages cannot be converted to living space.
• Parking & vehicles: Routine overnight parking of daily-use vehicles is allowed, but boats, RVs, trailers, and other vehicles not in daily use cannot be stored in driveways for more than 48 hours in any 30-day period. Garage doors must stay closed when not in use.
• Assessments & finances: Annual and special assessments are allocated equally (50% per unit). Special assessments require approval by a majority of votes at a member meeting. Delinquent assessments accrue 10% annual interest, late fees, and can lead to a lien and foreclosure. The association may accelerate payments for delinquent accounts.
• Insurance: The association must maintain property insurance on common elements (at least 80% actual cash value) and liability insurance. Unit owners should obtain their own coverage for their unit and personal property. Insurance proceeds for common losses are held by the association for the benefit of owners and lenders.
• Dispute resolution: Any dispute arising from the declaration must first go to mediation in Maricopa County, Arizona, and if unresolved, to mandatory binding arbitration under the Arizona Revised Uniform Arbitration Act. The arbitrator(s) decision is final, and each party pays its own costs unless the arbitrator rules otherwise.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.