The Overlook at Scottsdale Mountain, a Condominium

What The Overlook at Scottsdale Mountain, a Condominium's governing documents say

This is the condominium declaration for The Overlook at Scottsdale Mountain, a condominium in Fountain Hills, AZ. It establishes the rules and restrictions that apply to unit owners, tenants, and guests. You own your individual unit and share ownership of the common elements, which the association maintains and insures. The declaration sets occupancy limits, pet policies, parking rules, leasing requirements, and approval processes for alterations.

• Single-family residential use & occupancy: Units must be used exclusively as a residence by a 'Single Family' — defined as persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption, or up to three unrelated persons. No business or commercial activity is allowed, except limited home-based businesses that are not visible or detectable from outside the unit.
• Pets: Only a 'reasonable number' of commonly recognized house pets, as determined by the Board, are allowed. Dogs must be leashed (max 6 feet) when outside and must not relieve themselves on common or limited common elements. Owners must immediately remove droppings. No pet structures visible from neighboring property.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be in writing and for a term no shorter than required by applicable law (the declaration does not specify a minimum number of months). All leases and tenants are subject to the community documents. Unit owners must notify the association of the lease's start/end dates and occupant names. Leasing the entire unit is allowed; partial leasing is not.
• Parking & vehicles: Only private passenger vehicles, SUVs, golf carts, motorcycles, and pickup trucks under 1 ton are allowed in the community. Boats, RVs, trailers, commercial vehicles, and vehicles over 1 ton must be stored inside a fully enclosed garage or in designated areas (if the Board allows). Parking is only in designated spaces; guest parking is temporary (max 72 hours). Inoperable vehicles are prohibited.
• Alterations & improvements: Any addition, alteration, or improvement visible from neighboring property requires prior written Board approval. Structural changes to units or common elements also need approval and may require an engineer's certification. Interior nonstructural changes generally do not need approval, but hard-surface flooring (tile, linoleum) must be approved due to sound transfer concerns.
• What you own & maintain: You own the interior finished surfaces of your unit (walls, floors, ceilings) and its fixtures (appliances, HVAC, plumbing). You also maintain limited common elements like your balcony, patio, and any allocated parking space (though garages and immediately adjacent space are maintained by the association). You are responsible for repairs to your unit and any damage you cause to common elements.
• Common elements & association maintenance: The association maintains all common elements, including recreational amenities, landscaping, streets, parking areas, and building exteriors/roofs. It also carries master insurance. The board must inspect the community annually and report on maintenance needs. The association can adopt rules, suspend rights for violations, and levy assessments for expenses.
• Assessments & fees: Each unit is assessed a monthly common expense assessment, initially set at $135 (the 'Base Amount' defined in the declaration). Special assessments and reserve contributions may also be levied. Assessments are due as determined by the board; nonpayment results in a lien and other remedies. The association may also charge transfer fees and monetary penalties for violations.

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.