Province

What Province's governing documents say

Province is an age-restricted (55+) master planned community in Maricopa, Arizona, governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. It is designed as housing primarily for persons 55 and older under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). Residents own individual units (lots) and share common elements, including a community fitness and activity center, lakes, and private streets, maintained by the Province Community Association.

• Age restriction (55+): At least 80% of units must be occupied by at least one person 55 or older. Persons under 19 may stay overnight up to 90 days per year but cannot 'occupy' a unit (defined as staying overnight at least 90 days in a calendar year). Age-qualified occupants include those 55+ and original purchasers 40+ (subject to numeric limits). Other occupants 19+ may live with an age-qualified occupant.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be for at least six months. Only entire units may be leased (no fractional or Casita-only leases). Subleasing requires Board approval. Owners must notify the Board within 10 days of lease execution and provide tenants with governing documents.
• Pets: A reasonable number of dogs, cats, household birds, or fish are allowed, typically no more than three per household. Animals must be leashed or enclosed; owners must clean up after them. No dog runs or similar structures. The Board may prohibit animals deemed a nuisance.
• Business use: Home businesses are allowed if there is no external evidence (sight, sound, smell), no regular client visits, and they are consistent with residential character. Garage/estate sales limited to two per year, accessible only to residents. Leasing a unit is not considered a business.
• Exterior maintenance & nuisance: Owners must keep their unit in safe, good repair. No rubbish, debris, or offensive odors. No excessive noise, loud vehicles, or activities that disturb others. The Board may enter a unit to correct dangerous conditions and charge the owner as a specific assessment.
• Architectural review: All exterior improvements, modifications, and landscaping are subject to Design Guidelines and approval by the Design Review Committee (DRC). During the Declarant Rights Period, Declarant has exclusive authority over Design Guidelines. No subdivision or change of unit boundaries without DRC and Board approval.
• Assessments & fees: The Association levies Base Assessments, Neighborhood Assessments, Special Assessments, and Specific Assessments. Assessments are allocated per unit; unpaid assessments become a lien. The Association can foreclose for nonpayment, subject to limitations.

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.