Bennett's Manor

What Bennett's Manor's governing documents say

Bennett's Manor is a condominium community in Phoenix, AZ where you own your individual unit and an undivided 1/3 interest in the building's common elements (structure, grounds, parking, utilities). The association maintains and insures these shared areas, funded by per-unit assessments starting at $350 annually, which can increase up to 10% per year by board vote.

• What you own & maintain: You own your unit's interior, patio, air-conditioning unit, and ductwork; you also own an undivided 1/3 share of common elements including the building structure, grounds, and utilities. You maintain your unit interior and handle termite control; the association maintains all building exteriors, common areas, parking, laundry, and landscaping.
• Annual assessments: Assessments start at a maximum of $350 per unit per year and can increase up to 10% annually by board vote; larger increases need a two-thirds member vote. Unpaid assessments become a lien after 45 days and accrue 6% annual interest.
• Use restrictions & pets: Units are for single-family residential use only; no business, commercial, or institutional use allowed. Household pets are permitted but must be licensed and kept on a leash or properly restrained. No rubbish on patios; no signs except a single 4-square-foot 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign.
• Membership & voting: Unit ownership automatically grants association membership and one vote per unit. Voting rights suspend if you fall 45+ days behind on assessments. The declarant initially holds two votes per unit, converting to one when Class A votes equal Class B, or after five years.
• Party walls & modifications: Walls separating units cannot be penetrated more than 2 inches from the exterior; you cannot attach recreational or noise-producing items to party walls. If your actions damage a party wall, you must repair it; damage from other causes is the association's responsibility.
• Architectural control: All improvements, alterations, or repainting require written association approval; approval is automatically granted if the association doesn't respond within 30 days. You cannot increase your unit's original square footage.
• Parking: Each unit is assigned one or more covered parking spaces; remaining spaces are reserved for two-car families and guests.
• Insurance & damage liability: The association maintains master fire/hazard and public liability insurance for the building; you are responsible for insuring personal property. If you cause damage to exteriors or common areas, you must pay for repairs; if you don't repair within 30 days, the association can repair and bill you.

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.