Townhomes of La Vida Serena

What Townhomes of La Vida Serena's governing documents say

This is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for the Townhomes of La Vida Serena, a townhome community in Gilbert, AZ. It establishes a homeowners association (HOA) that owns and maintains common areas (clubhouse, pool, landscaping) and requires all owners to follow use restrictions, pay assessments, and obtain architectural approval for exterior changes. The rules bind all lot owners, occupants, and tenants.

• What you own & maintain: You own your individual lot (townhome unit) and are responsible for interior maintenance, repair, and replacement, as well as the rear yard area. The association maintains all common areas, front yard landscaping, and exterior portions of the homes.
• Party walls: Walls, fences, or columns built on lot boundaries are party structures. Owners share responsibility for repair and maintenance: if damage is caused by one owner, that owner pays; otherwise, adjoining owners share cost equally. Disputes go to the board.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be in writing, for a minimum term of 30 days, and must comply with the CC&Rs. A copy of the lease must be provided to the association before the term begins. No transient or hotel use is allowed.
• Pets: No more than one commonly accepted household pet per lot, with a maximum mature weight of 40 pounds, without written board approval. Pets must be leashed on common areas, and owners must immediately clean up defecation. Nuisance pets are prohibited.
• Architectural review: Any exterior addition, change, or alteration (including landscaping visible from other lots or common areas) requires prior written approval from the board or an architectural committee. Plans must be submitted; approval is deemed granted if not acted upon within 30 days after the next regular meeting.
• Parking & vehicles: Garage doors must be kept closed when not in use. The board may prohibit parking or storage of vehicles deemed unsightly or that create noise nuisances. No temporary structures, tents, sheds, or trailers are allowed without board consent.
• Use restrictions: Lots may only be used as single-family residences. No commercial or transient use. For-sale/rent signs are limited to a master sign placed by the board. No high-intensity lighting, window air conditioners, or clotheslines visible from other lots. Barbecues only on patio/rear yard.
• Assessments & liens: The association levies assessments as a common expense. Unpaid assessments, interest (12% per annum), costs, and attorneys' fees create a lien against the lot. The association can foreclose and sell the lot to collect.

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.