Chaparral Ranch Patio Homes

What Chaparral Ranch Patio Homes's governing documents say

Chaparral Ranch Patio Homes is a townhome/patio-home community in Phoenix, AZ, with party walls between units. The documents shown are amendments to the original Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, not the full rulebook. The community is governed by a homeowners association.

• Party walls: Walls built on the dividing line between lots are party walls. Adjoining owners share repair costs in proportion to use, and the owner responsible for damage must rebuild at their own expense. Modifications require written consent of the adjoining owner and must comply with building codes. Disputes are decided by the association's board.
• Assessments & maximum annual amount: Each lot owner pays a proportionate share of common expenses. Until the year after the first lot is sold to a non-declarant owner, the maximum annual assessment is $540 per lot. Thereafter, the board may increase the maximum by the lesser of the actual cost increase or the CPI-U, without a member vote. A two-thirds vote of each class of members is required for a larger increase.
• Pets: A 1986 amendment (later declared invalid) had allowed a 'reasonable number' of dogs, cats, or other typical pets as long as they are not a nuisance. However, a 1991 notice recorded that this amendment is invalid because the declarant did not own 75% of lots at the time. The current pet rule is likely in the original declaration (not provided).
• Landscaping maintenance: The association must maintain landscaping on common areas. It may (but is not obligated to) maintain landscaping on the front 10 feet of each lot. If the board decides not to maintain that area, owners must maintain it themselves in a neat, trimmed, weed-free condition.
• Amendment process: The declaration may be amended by a written instrument signed by at least 75% of owners. While the declarant held a Class B membership, approval from the Veterans Administration was also required. Any amendment must be recorded.
• What these documents don't cover: These are only amendments; the full rulebook (original declaration, articles, bylaws) is not provided. Topics such as architectural review, parking rules, leasing restrictions, and specific owner maintenance obligations (beyond landscaping) may be in the original documents.

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.