Desert Rose Homes

Key facts from Desert Rose Homes's documents

Reflects the 2001 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Residential subdivision with Common Area (Tracts A and B) and Lots intended for single-family dwelling units (Sections 1.14, 1.19, 1.25, 3.2)

Legal name

Desert Rose Homes Homeowners’ Association (also referred to as Casa De Suenos Homeowners’ Association in text, likely an error) (Section 1.8)

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) referenced for contract conveyance, but no specific HOA statute identified (Section 1.29 (A.R.S. § 33-741), Section )

Assessments & dues

Initial maximum Annual Assessment $100.00 per Lot until January 1 following first conveyance to non-Declarant owner (Section 6.2.3(i))

Special assessments

Allowed with assent of 2/3 of Members in each class voting in person or by proxy at a meeting (Section 6.5)

Collections & liens

Automatic lien on Lot for assessments, interest, fees, fines, attorney fees, etc. (Section 6.11.2). Foreclosure allowed in manner of realty mortgage. Lien has priority over all except tax liens, governmental assessments, and first mortgages (Sections 6.1, 6.11.2, 6.11.3, 6.11.5)

Reserves & fees

Association may carry forward surplus; not required to reduce assessment due to surplus; must establish replacement and maintenance reserves (Sections 6.2.1, 6.8)

Pets

Allowed, but limited to generally recognized household pets (Section 3.3.1.7)

Leasing & rentals

Implied allowed (lessees mentioned, and rights to use Common Area during lease; also Lease definition in 1.24) (Sections 1.24, 4.1.1.4)

Parking & vehicles

Association rules may permit temporary parking on streets for public or private social events or other permitted activities (Section 3.3.1.10 (last sentence))

Fences

Not specifically addressed (except no basketball backboards, flagpoles, lightpoles, swing sets, play structures visible from neighboring property without Board approval; fences likely subject to architectural control) (Section 3.3.2 (last sentence))

Architectural approval

Prior written approval of Board required for any improvement, alteration, repair, excavation, grading, landscaping, or other work altering exterior appearance. Includes additions, changes, color schemes, grade changes. (Section 7.1)

Solar & roof

Solar energy devices which are flush with the roof are allowed on roof of Dwelling Unit (Section 3.3.3)

Home business

Commercial or business activity prohibited unless: not detectable by sight/sound/smell from outside, conforms to zoning, no door-to-door solicitation, consistent with residential character, not a nuisance (determined by Board) (Section 3.3.1.1)

Signs & flags

Signs visible from neighboring property prohibited, except: (i) up to 2 residential ID signs ≤144 sq in each; (ii) up to 3 Open House signs ≤3 sq ft during daylight while owner or agent present; (iii) other signs conforming to City of Phoen (Section 3.3.1.5)

Maintenance

Not explicitly stated; likely falls under Owner's responsibility for Lot and improvements (exterior), but not specified separately.

Insurance

Association shall maintain: (1) comprehensive general liability insurance ≥ $1,000,000; (2) property insurance on all Common Area at 100% replacement cost; (3) workers' compensation; (4) directors and officers liability insurance; (5) other (Section 8.1)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used exclusively for residential purposes, occupied only by a Single Family (as defined); garages not to be used as living spaces (Section 3.2)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (Owners other than Declarant) – one vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant) – three votes per Lot until termination of Class B membership (Section 5.8, 5.8(i), 5.8(ii))

Amendments

Requires written approval or affirmative vote of Owners representing not less than 75% of total authorized votes in each class. Declarant may amend without Owner consent to conform to governmental requirements or correct errors. So long as (Section 9.2)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.