Glendale West

What Glendale West's governing documents say

Glendale West is a condominium community in Glendale, AZ — you own your individual unit (apartment plus parking space) and a 1/44 undivided interest in the common elements. It is governed by this Declaration of Condominium, which binds all unit owners. The association handles maintenance of common areas, carries master insurance, and levies assessments to cover expenses.

• What you own & maintain: You own the interior of your apartment (including fixtures like air conditioning, heating, appliances, interior surfaces) and your assigned parking space. The association maintains structural components, exterior walls, common elements, and utility infrastructure. You must maintain your unit's interior and any owner-specific items (e.g., A/C, appliances), and you cannot alter exterior appearances without board approval.
• Leasing & rentals: Only entire apartment units may be rented. Leases must be for a single family, and subleases are subject to the same restrictions. Leases for a term of 6 months or less are exempt from the association's right of first refusal. All other rentals require the association to be given a right of first refusal – the association may designate a buyer/tenant on the same terms within 15 days of notice.
• Assessments: Each unit pays 1/44 of common expenses, including operating costs, reserves, insurance, and utilities for common elements. Assessments are set annually by the board and paid monthly. Late payments bear interest at the highest legal rate. The association has a lien on the unit for unpaid assessments, which can be foreclosed, but the lien is subordinate to first mortgages held by institutional lenders.
• Use & occupancy restrictions: Units may be occupied only by a single family and used solely as a residence. No business activities allowed. No nuisances, no unlawful uses, and no advertising signs except one small 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign per unit. Fences, walls, and planting require board approval. Owners must keep their units clean and sanitary.
• Sale/transfer restrictions: Before selling or leasing (except short-term rentals of 6 months or less), the owner must notify the association, which has 15 days to exercise a right of first refusal – either consenting or designating a substitute purchaser/tenant on the same terms. Exempt transfers include those by developer, foreclosure, inheritance, gifts to family, and transfers between owners.
• Insurance: The association carries casualty (fire, extended coverage) and public liability insurance (minimum $300k/person, $500k/occurrence, $50k property damage) on the buildings and common elements. Unit owners must insure their own personal property, interior finishes, fixtures, and personal liability. Insurance proceeds for damage are handled by the association, and mortgagees/beneficiaries have limited rights.

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.