Sundial West IV - Homeowners Association

What Sundial West IV - Homeowners Association's governing documents say

Sundial West IV is a single-family home subdivision in El Mirage, Arizona, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). These CC&Rs apply to all lot owners and define what living here requires: you own your detached home and lot, share common areas, and must pay assessments. The HOA maintains common areas and enforces rules on parking, leasing, pets, and architectural changes.

• What you own & maintain: You own your detached dwelling unit (house, garage, patios) and the lot it sits on. The HOA owns and maintains the common areas (landscaped tracts, entry features) and is responsible for certain 'Areas of Association Responsibility' like adjoining rights-of-way. You must maintain your home and yard; the HOA can step in and charge you if you fail to do so.
• Membership & voting: Every lot owner is a member of the HOA with one vote per lot. The developer (Declarant) holds a Class B membership with three votes per lot until control transfers to homeowners (Class A) — either 4 months after Class A votes exceed Class B, 6 years after the first lot sale, or when the developer relinquishes control.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments fund common area maintenance, insurance, and reserves. The HOA board can increase assessments annually by up to the greater of 10% or CPI without a vote; increases over 20% require majority approval. Special assessments need 2/3 vote of members. Late payments incur a late charge of the greater of $15 or 10% of the unpaid amount, plus 12% annual interest. New buyers pay an initial working capital fee equal to 1/6 of the annual assessment.
• Use restrictions — homes & property: All lots must be used for single-family residential purposes only. 'Single family' means persons related by blood/marriage/adoption or up to four unrelated adults living as a household. No business or commercial activities. Minimum dwelling unit size applies (Section 8.26, not fully excerpted). All exterior changes (structures, fences, landscaping) require architectural committee approval.
• Parking & vehicles: Commercial vehicles (over 1-ton pickup trucks, trucks, buses, etc.) and recreational vehicles (boats, RVs, campers, jet skis, etc.) are generally not allowed unless parked in an approved, screened side-yard parking area. Family vehicles (cars, SUVs, motorcycles) are permitted. Vehicles may only be parked on a nonrecurring, temporary basis for loading/unloading or guest parking (no overnight for guests). No vehicle repairs on lots.
• Leasing & rentals: Renting your home is allowed but subject to HOA rules (Section 8.13, but specific terms like minimum lease duration are not included in the excerpt). Tenants must comply with all CC&Rs. You are responsible for your tenant's conduct. The document notes that leases must be in writing and tenants must acknowledge the rules, but exact lease minimum not shown.
• Pets & animals: Animals are allowed but subject to HOA rules and limitations (Section 8.07, specifics not fully in excerpt). The excerpt mentions the HOA can limit the number and type of pets on common areas. No specific count or breed restrictions appear in the provided text; check the full CC&Rs for details.
• Enforcement & penalties: The HOA can impose monetary penalties for rule violations after notice and a hearing. Unpaid assessments become a lien on your property, and the HOA can foreclose. The HOA can also suspend voting rights and common area usage for nonpayment or uncured infractions. The lien is automatic upon recording this declaration; no separate claim of lien is needed to perfect it.

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.