Chateau De Vie Seven

What Chateau De Vie Seven's governing documents say

Chateau De Vie Seven is a townhouse community in Phoenix, AZ — owners own their individual lot and attached townhouse, share party walls with neighbors, and the association maintains common areas and exterior elements like roofs, siding, and landscaping. The rules bind all owners and residents, including tenants.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the interior of your townhouse. The association maintains the common area (Tract '1'), as well as exterior building surfaces, roofs, gutters, downspouts, trees, shrubs, grass, walks, and other exterior improvements (but not glass). You must maintain the interior, individual patios, and all fixtures inside your unit.
• Party walls: Walls constructed on the dividing line between units are party walls, shared with your neighbor. If you or your guests damage a party wall, you must repair it at your own cost. If damage occurs from other causes, both owners share the cost equally.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are levied per lot, initially capped at $432 per year (1973 dollars). The board may increase assessments up to 3% per year without a vote; any increase above 3% requires a two-thirds vote of each membership class. Special assessments for capital improvements also require a two-thirds vote. Assessments are a lien on the property and a personal obligation.
• Architectural review: No building, fence, wall, or other structure may be erected or altered without submitting plans to the board or an architectural committee for approval (30-day review period). Approval must not be unreasonably withheld.
• Use restrictions: Properties are restricted to residential use only. No business activities, temporary structures, or commercial animal breeding. Pets (dogs, cats, etc.) are allowed but not for commercial purposes. Advertising signs are limited to one 'for rent' or 'for sale' sign per lot (max 5 square feet). Clotheslines must be confined to patio areas; all trash and garbage must be regularly removed.
• Leasing & rentals: No specific minimum lease term is mentioned in this document, but the rules do not otherwise restrict leasing. Tenants must comply with the same restrictions, and owners may delegate their common area use rights to tenants.
• Common area use: All owners have an easement to use the common area (recreational facilities, etc.), but the association may charge admission fees and suspend use rights for nonpayment of assessments or rule violations (up to 60 days after a hearing).
• Amendment & term: The declaration runs for 20 years from recording (1972) and auto-renews for successive 10-year periods. During the first 20 years, amendments require approval by 90% of lot owners; afterwards, 75% approval is needed. Annexation of additional property requires a two-thirds vote.

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.