Los Estados

Key facts from Los Estados's documents

Reflects the 1996 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Article I Section 1: LOS ESTADOS HOMEOWN)

Developer / declarant

UTAZ Investments, LC a Utah limited liability company, registered in Arizona as UTAZ, LC, an Arizona foreign limited liability company (Preamble, first paragraph)

Assessments & dues

Maximum $1,200.00 per Lot until January 1 of year following first Lot conveyance. (Article IV Section 4)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements with assent of 2/3 votes of each class; specific provision for tailwater pipe improvement if needed. (Article IV Sections 5 and 5a)

Reserves & fees

Implied: fidelity bond amount must be at least three months aggregate assessments plus reserve funds. (Article VII Section 2(c) third paragraph)

Pets

Yes, reasonable number of dogs, cats, birds, fish as household pets if not nuisance/threat, not commercial. Must be kept within fenced area or controlled; not allowed to wander. Swine, peacocks, geese specifically prohibited. (Article VIII Section 8)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, leases must be in writing and subject to governing documents. No minimum initial term less than six months unless Board agrees. (Article II Section 5)

Parking & vehicles

No motor vehicle of any kind may park on private streets (Tract A). (Article VIII Section 4, last sentence)

Fences

Back and side yards must be enclosed with 6-foot brick veneer masonry or stucco block wall. Front yard fence/wall no higher than 3 feet, consistent with back. ARC approval required for location, design, materials. (Article VIII Section 23)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, fence, wall, other structure, landscaping, exterior addition or change. Plans and specifications must be submitted to Board or architectural committee (3+ members). (Article V)

Solar & roof

Solar units may be on roof if not viewable from public street and approved by Homeowner's Committee. (Article VIII Section 28)

Home business

Prohibited: 'no business of any kind or character whatsoever shall be conducted in or from any residence or building' (Article VIII Section 24)

Signs & flags

No exterior signs except mailboxes, residential nameplates, 'for sale'/'for rent' signs not exceeding 480 square inches. (Article VIII Section 9)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum: front 30 ft, side 10 ft and 20 ft, rear 30 ft, street side 20 ft. (Article VIII Section 22)

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Area; owner maintains Lot and individual patios, fixtures within Lot from utility entry point. (Article VI)

Insurance

Each Owner shall provide and pay directly for insurance covering the structure of his or her Lot as well as water and sewer services for his or her Lot. (Article IV Section 2, last sentence)

Voting & meetings

Class A: all Owners except Declarant, one vote per Lot owned. Class B: Declarant, three votes per Lot owned. Class B ceases when Class A votes equal Class B or within 2 years from conveyance of first lot to Class A member. (Article III Section 2)

Amendments

During first 20 years: instrument signed by 66 2/3% of Lot owners; thereafter same. Must be recorded. Also requires approval of eligible mortgage holders for material amendments affecting certain rights. (Article XII Section 4)

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