Emelita

Key facts from Emelita's documents

Reflects the 1978 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Condominium (Document title and Article 1 definitions)

Legal name

EMELITA CONDOMINIUM APARTMENTS ASSOCIATION (Article 1, Section 1.1)

Units / lots

208 (Article 2, Section 2.4 ('The 208 individ)

Developer / declarant

COSMIC PROJECTS, INC. (Preamble; Article 1, Section 1.3)

Governing law

Arizona Horizontal Property Regime Statute, A.R.S. 33-551 through 33-561 (Article 2, Section 2.2)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; based on actual or estimated costs determined by Board (budget). (Article 6, Sections 6.1, 6.3)

Special assessments

Permitted for deficiencies after insurance proceeds (Article 5.3) and for costs specially provided for particular units (Article 5.4). Also special charge if owner fails to pay deficiency (Article 5.3). (Article 5, Section 5.3; Article 5.4)

Collections & liens

If invoice not paid within 30 days of mailing, amount becomes a lien on the unit. Foreclosure as per Arizona materialmen's lien law. (Article 6, Section 6.4)

Reserves & fees

Actual or estimated cost of adequate reserves for maintenance, repairs, and replacement of Common Elements that must be replaced periodically is included in assessments. (Article 6, Section 6.1(f))

Pets

Only 'commonly accepted household pets' in accordance with Association rules and regulations. (Article 3, Section 3.3)

Leasing & rentals

Yes (tenants allowed per Section 2.10; Developer may lease units per Section 6.5(iv)). (Article 2, Section 2.10; Article 6, Sect)

Parking & vehicles

Each unit has an appurtenant easement to exclusive use of a covered parking space (number assigned). (Article 2, Section 2.4 (unit description)

Fences

No fences, hedges, or walls except as initially installed or approved by the Board under Article 7 (Architectural Control). (Article 3, Section 3.7)

Architectural approval

Yes, Board approval required for any building, fence, wall, or other structure; plans and specifications must be submitted to and approved by the Board. (Article 8, Section 8.1)

Signs & flags

No signs including 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' signs (exception for Developer). (Article 3, Section 3.5)

Maintenance

Roofs are common elements (Article 1, Section 1.2(a): 'exterior walls and roofs of all units') – therefore Association responsible. (Article 1, Section 1.2(a); Article 5, Se)

Insurance

If Association does not purchase fire insurance for a unit, owner must purchase and maintain fire, hazard, and extended coverage insurance with replacement cost endorsement, and file proof with Board. (Article 5, Section 5.2(c))

Use restrictions

Property restricted to 'high-class single family dwellings for residential use'; no business activities of any kind. (Article 3, Section 3.1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (each owner, one vote per unit); Class B (declarant, three votes per unit until conversion). (Article 4, Section 4.2)

Amendments

By owners of not less than two‑thirds of units, executed and acknowledged, recorded in Maricopa County. Must also be approved in writing by all mortgagees and beneficiaries. Developer may amend while controlling Association. (Article 13, Section 13.1)

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