Desert Springs Village

What Desert Springs Village's governing documents say

Desert Springs Village is a single-family home community in Avondale, AZ, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) applies to all owners, residents, and tenants. The HOA maintains common areas and enforces rules through a design review committee and board of directors.

• Residential use & home businesses: Lots and residences must be used exclusively for residential purposes. Home businesses are allowed only if they are not detectable from outside (no sight, sound, or smell), involve no customer visits or employees who are not residents, and comply with all laws and community documents.
• Pets: A 'reasonable number' of dogs, cats, parakeets, or similar household birds may be kept as domestic pets (not for commercial purposes). The board determines what is reasonable. Dogs must be leashed (max 6 ft) when off the owner's lot, and feces must be removed from common areas. No other animals, livestock, or poultry are allowed.
• Parking & vehicles: Motor vehicles must be parked in the garage or driveway on the lot; street parking is prohibited if space is available on the lot. Commercial vehicles, mobile homes, trailers, and inoperable vehicles may not be parked visibly. No vehicle storage (e.g., under a cover) on lots or common areas. Repairs visible from neighboring property are prohibited.
• Leasing & rentals: Owners may lease their entire lot and residence for a minimum initial term of one month. Subleasing is prohibited. The owner must provide the association with lease dates, tenant names, and emergency contact info at least 10 days before the lease starts. Owners are liable for tenant violations.
• Architectural review: Any exterior construction or modification (including landscaping, fences, paint, etc.) requires prior written approval from the Design Review Committee. The committee may consider aesthetics and harmony with the community. Unapproved changes may be subject to enforcement. Approval is automatic after 45 days if no response.
• Assessments & fees: All lot owners (except the developer) pay regular assessments set annually by the board. Special assessments require approval by two-thirds of member votes (and developer consent during the developer control period). Unpaid assessments become a lien on the lot and accrue interest and late fees. The association may foreclose.
• Maintenance responsibilities: The association maintains common areas and certain lot improvements (e.g., walls, landscaping in designated areas). Owners maintain their lots and residences, including yards, fences, and driveways, to a standard set by the board. The association has easement rights to access lots for maintenance and inspections.

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.