Desert Crossing

Key facts from Desert Crossing's documents

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

Community type

Homeowners Association (Section 1.2, Association Defined)

Legal name

Desert Crossing Homeowners Association

Developer / declarant

Sunstone Homes LLC, an Arizona Limited Liability Corporation (Declaration first paragraph)

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes Section 33-1803 (pertaining to planned communities) and Section 33-801 et seq. (trusts) (Section 5.3(a) and Section 1.13)

Assessments & dues

Maximum initial annual assessment per lot: $384.00 (Section 5.3(a))

Special assessments

Requires assent of at least two-thirds (2/3) of votes entitled to be cast by Members in person or by proxy at a meeting duly called; or two-thirds majority of each class while Class B exists (Section 5.4)

Collections & liens

Delinquent assessments become a continuing lien. Association must make written demand; if not paid within 10 days, may record Notice of Claim of Lien. Lien may be foreclosed like a realty mortgage. Association may bid at foreclosure sale. (Section 5.9)

Reserves & fees

Established by Board; payable by purchaser (other than Declarant or Builder) upon becoming Owner (Section 5.8)

Pets

Yes, reasonable number of generally recognized house or yard pets (Section 6.3)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, owner may lease to a single family from time to time (Section 6.2)

Parking & vehicles

No boat, trailer, or other motor vehicle shall be constructed/reconstructed on lot or street; storage/parking prohibited if visible from neighboring property, common areas, or streets (except emergency repairs or non-visible repairs) (Section 6.18)

Architectural approval

Board approval required for moving buildings/structures onto property, changes to exterior paint and trim, signs, and other improvements specified (Sections 6.2, 6.11, 6.20)

Exterior colors

Exterior paint and trim color cannot be changed without prior written Board approval (Section 6.20)

Home business

No gainful occupation, profession, trade or other nonresidential use shall be conducted on any Lot. (Section 6.2)

Signs & flags

No signs anywhere on Property except as required by legal proceedings or approved by Board; 'For Sale'/'For Lease' signs subject to Board approval (Section 6.11)

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Area (Article 9.1); may also maintain certain lots/areas (9.2); Owners maintain their lots and improvements not maintained by Association (9.3) (Article 9)

Insurance

Association shall maintain Common Area liability, officers/directors liability, committee liability, property, fidelity, and other coverage as Board deems necessary (Section 10.1)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used, improved, and devoted exclusively to Single Family Residential Use. (Section 6.2)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (owners of lots, one vote per lot) and Class B (Declarant, three votes per lot). Joint owners cast one ballot per lot; corporate owners designate a voter. Voting suspended for payment arrears >15 days or infractions up (Article 4; Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4)

Amendments

First 20 years: 90% of lots must sign; thereafter: 75% of lots; any amendment must be recorded; Board also may amend to conform to FNMA/FHLMC/FHA/VA requirements without owner consent (Sections 11.4, 11.5)

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