Adobe Gardens

What Adobe Gardens's governing documents say

Adobe Gardens is a standard single-family home HOA community in Phoenix, AZ. You own your lot and house; the Association maintains common areas (private streets, landscaping, perimeter walls) and carries master insurance. There are 72 lots, each with one vote (the Declarant gets four votes per lot until it exits). There is no age restriction.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and all improvements on it (your house, landscaping, etc.) and are responsible for their care, maintenance, and repair. The Association maintains the common areas (Tracts A–V), including private streets, water/sewer lines, drainage, irrigation, and perimeter walls.
• Architectural review: All exterior improvements (structures, fences, landscaping changes, etc.) require prior written approval from a Design Review Committee appointed by the Declarant. Plans must be submitted; the Committee can set standards and may impose conditions.
• Vehicles & parking: Commercial and recreational vehicles (e.g., commercial trucks over 1 ton, boats, RVs, trailers) are prohibited from parking or storing on lots or common area unless they qualify as a 'Family Vehicle' (e.g., pickup trucks 3/4 ton or less without a camper). Family vehicles (cars, SUVs, motorcycles) are allowed but must be parked in garages or driveways; no parking on grass or common areas.
• Occupancy & use: Each dwelling may be occupied by a single family: persons related by blood/marriage/adoption, or up to 4 unrelated persons maintaining a common household. Business or trade activities on the lot are prohibited. No guard gate or controlled access.
• Assessments & fees: The Association levies regular assessments (to cover common expenses), special assessments (for violations or costs benefiting specific lots), reconstruction assessments (for common area rebuilding), and capital improvement assessments. Each lot pays an equal 1/72 share. Assessments are due as set by the Board; late payments incur interest at the 'Default Rate' (prime + 4%, minimum 12%). Unpaid assessments become a lien on the lot.
• Enforcement & fines: The Association may fine owners or occupants for rule violations (max 30-day suspension of voting/common area use per violation). Fines become a special assessment if unpaid. Owners are also liable for violations caused by their occupants or guests. The Association can also seek judicial enforcement.
• Insurance: The Association carries blanket property insurance on common area improvements and general liability insurance (minimum $1 million per occurrence). Individual owners should get their own insurance for their lot and personal liability. The Association’s policy is primary.
• Leasing & rentals: The Declaration defines 'Lessee' and allows leasing, but does not set a minimum lease term or restrict short-term rentals explicitly. Occupants must be in lawful possession; the owner remains responsible for tenant compliance with all rules.

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.