Hillcrest Improvement

What Hillcrest Improvement's governing documents say

Hillcrest Improvement (Phoenix, AZ) is a planned community (converted from a condominium) governed by a homeowners association. It is an age-restricted community requiring at least 85% of lots to be occupied by a person 55 or older, and no one under 18 may reside permanently. The rules apply to all owners, tenants, and occupants.

• Age restriction (55+): At least 85% of lots must have at least one occupant 55 or older; the remaining 15% must have at least one occupant 40 or older. No one under 18 may occupy a lot, except guests for up to 30 days in any 12-month period. The board enforces this with age verification forms every two years.
• Use & business restrictions: Lots are for private single-family residential use only. No business, commercial activity, or signs (except one 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign per lot) are allowed. No nuisances or unsightly objects are permitted.
• Architectural review & improvements: All exterior improvements (buildings, fences, walls, painting, landscaping visible from the street) require prior board approval. Structures must be painted a non-glossy pure white (with transition for existing colors). Storage buildings are limited to 80 sq ft, 7 ft high, and screened from view.
• Antennas & satellite dishes: DBS and MDS antennas up to 1 meter and TV broadcast antennas are allowed without prior approval but must comply with placement, shielding, and painting rules. Masts over 12 feet above the roofline require board approval. The owner is responsible for all costs, damages, and indemnification.
• Parking & vehicles: Overnight parking on private streets is prohibited. Recreational vehicles (campers, boats, etc.) may park on driveways for no more than 72 hours without board approval. Commercial vehicles with logos are not allowed overnight. No extensive vehicle repairs on lots or streets.
• Rentals & leasing: Owners must notify the board within 10 days of initiating a lease. Tenants must receive and sign an acknowledgment of the rules, and a separate indemnity addendum is required. The owner/landlord is responsible for tenant compliance. Copies of signed documents must be filed with the association within 30 days of lease inception.
• Assessments & liens: Annual assessments cover maintenance, improvements, reserves, and taxes. Increases require consent of 51% of owners. Unpaid assessments accrue 1.5% monthly finance charge and become a lien on the lot, enforceable by foreclosure. Delinquent owners lose voting rights.

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.