Bell Creek Townhomes

What Bell Creek Townhomes's governing documents say

Bell Creek Townhomes (also known as Mission Village Townhomes) is a townhome community in Phoenix, AZ where you own your individual dwelling lot but share party walls with neighbors and common areas managed by the association. The association maintains exterior elements (roofs, gutters, landscaping, common grounds) and is funded by per-lot assessments, which started at $840/year with built-in CPI increases and can be raised further by member vote.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and interior; the association maintains roofs, gutters, downspouts, exterior surfaces, and common grounds. You are responsible for glass surfaces and any landscaping or improvements inside your patio enclosure.
• Party walls: Party walls are shared with adjoining neighbors. Repair and maintenance costs are split proportionally; if you cause damage through negligence or willful acts, you bear the full cost of protection. Disputes are resolved through arbitration.
• Assessments & late fees: Annual assessments began at $840/lot and increase annually by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) formula without a vote; larger increases require a 2/3 member vote. Payments 30+ days late incur 6% annual interest, and the association can foreclose on unpaid assessments.
• Architectural approval & external changes: Plans and specifications for any new structure, fence, wall, or exterior alteration require written board approval before construction. If the board doesn't respond within 30 days, approval is automatically granted.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must run at least 30 days—no short-term or vacation rentals allowed. Any lease must comply with the community's declaration, bylaws, and association rules, and the owner remains responsible for tenant compliance.
• Parking & vehicles: Each lot receives one assigned parking space. Buses, vans, trucks over 3/4 ton, and commercial vehicles require board approval. Temporary parking (guests, deliveries, service vehicles, loading/unloading) is allowed without approval.
• Pets: Maximum two household pets per lot; they must be on a leash when outside your enclosed area. The board may prohibit any pet deemed obnoxious or a nuisance to neighbors.
• Use & conduct restrictions: Properties are for residential use only. Nuisances, debris, and fire hazards are prohibited. No business, commercial, manufacturing, or repair operations are allowed. The association can suspend recreation facility privileges and voting rights for unpaid assessments (until paid) or rule violations (up to 60 days).

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.