Decameron Village

What Decameron Village's governing documents say

Decameron Village is a townhome community in Phoenix, AZ, with 13 lots sharing party walls and common areas. It is governed by a homeowners' association (Decameron Village, Inc.) that maintains exteriors, common elements, and landscaping, while each owner maintains their own interior, roof, and lot. This document is the full declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions that binds all owners and residents.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and dwelling unit. The association maintains common areas, exteriors of buildings, landscaping, streets, and recreational facilities (pool, tennis court). You are responsible for interior maintenance, roof upkeep, termite control, and anything not maintained by the association.
• Party walls: Walls on boundary lines between lots are party walls. If damaged by an owner or their guests, that owner pays full repair cost. If damaged by other causes, adjoining owners share cost equally. Any party wall modification requires written association consent and, if disputed, arbitration.
• Assessments: Each lot pays an equal 1/13 share of annual assessments (monthly installments) set by the board with membership approval. Special assessments require 2/3 board vote and 2/3 member approval. Assessments are a personal obligation and a lien on the lot if unpaid, with 10% annual interest and late fees.
• Architectural review: No exterior changes (additions, fences, paint, etc.) may be made without written approval by an architectural control committee appointed by the board. Plans must be submitted; if no decision in 30 days, approval is deemed given.
• Use restrictions (pets, signs, vehicles): Up to three commonly accepted household pets allowed, not for commercial purposes, must be leashed and not cause disturbance. One 'for rent/sale' sign (max 5 sq ft) permitted. No advertising billboards, no reflective window materials, no exterior awnings (without approval). No auto repairs, inoperable vehicles, trailers, or boats on lots. Clotheslines must be in wall-enclosed rear yards.
• Insurance: The association carries hazard, liability, and other insurance on common areas. Owners are responsible for insuring their own unit interior, personal property, and personal liability. Insurance proceeds for common areas are used for repair; association acts as agent for claims adjustment.
• Voting and membership: Each lot has one vote in the association. Voting is per lot, not per owner. Voting rights can be suspended for non-payment or breach of covenants after 30 days. Amendments to material provisions require 67% owner vote and 67% first-mortgagee approval.
• What this document doesn't cover: This declaration does not include a minimum lease term, rental caps, or age restrictions. It does not specify any affordable housing requirements or income limits.

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.