Casa Norte

What Casa Norte's governing documents say

Casa Norte is a single-family home subdivision in Scottsdale, AZ, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). The document outlines the rights and obligations of lot owners, including use restrictions, architectural control, and shared common area maintenance. These rules apply to all owners, occupants, and their guests.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the single-family residence on it. The HOA maintains the common areas (Tracts A, B, C) and charges each owner a proportionate share of common expenses, including insurance, repairs, and reserves.
• Architectural review: Any exterior addition, change, or alteration (including landscaping, lighting, window treatments, and fences) visible from another lot or common area requires prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. Plans are deemed approved if not acted on within 30 days after a proper submission.
• Use restrictions: No commercial activity; signs limited to one 4-square-foot 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign in the front yard. No high-intensity lighting, window air conditioners, or exterior window treatments without approval. Vehicles that are unsightly or create noise may be prohibited. Common areas are for drainage and access only.
• Parking & vehicles: The HOA may ban any vehicle that it deems unsightly or that creates loud or annoying noises. Parking and storage of vehicles or trailers that detract from the property's character are prohibited. The HOA assumes no liability for vehicles on common areas.
• Assessments & fees: Each lot owner pays a proportionate share of common expenses (1/total number of lots). New owners pay an amount equal to 2 months' assessments into a working capital fund. Unpaid assessments accrue 12% annual interest, plus a late charge up to 25%, and become a lien on the lot. The lien is subordinate to a recorded first mortgage for pre-acquisition amounts.
• Amendment process: The covenants run for 20 years, then auto-renew for 10-year periods. Amendments require 90% owner approval during the first 20 years, then 75% thereafter. Certain changes (e.g., voting, assessments, insurance) also require consent of 51% of eligible mortgage holders.

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.