La Fuente Condominiums

What La Fuente Condominiums's governing documents say

La Fuente Condominiums is a condominium community in Phoenix, AZ — you own your individual unit (airspace) and share ownership of the common elements (land, structures, amenities). The association maintains common areas and enforces rules through the La Fuente Homeowners Association.

• What you own & maintain: You own the interior airspace of your unit, including finishes and appliances within your boundaries (floors, ceilings, perimeter walls). Bearing walls, roofs, foundations, utility conduits (except outlets) are common elements. You must maintain your unit interior; the association maintains all common areas and exterior portions, except glass surfaces.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start at $480 per unit (as of 1974) and can increase up to 10% yearly without a vote; higher increases need 2/3 member approval. Special assessments for capital improvements also require 2/3 vote. Assessments are a personal obligation and a lien on the unit, subordinate to first mortgages. Delinquent assessments accrue 9.5% interest per annum after 30 days.
• Leasing & rentals: Units may be rented, but leases must be for at least 30 days; transient or hotel use (less than 30 days or with hotel services) is prohibited. Owners must provide the association a right of first refusal on any sale or lease (15-day notice). Tenants must comply with all declaration rules.
• Pets: A 'reasonable number' of domestic dogs, cats, fish, and caged birds is allowed, limited to two each of dogs and cats. Animals must be leashed when outside the unit, cannot create a nuisance, and owners are fined $10 for cleanup of unsanitary conditions on common areas.
• Architectural review: No exterior structures, additions, or alterations may be made without written approval from the Board or an architectural committee. Plans must be submitted and approved within 30 days or approval is deemed granted. The committee sets design guidelines.
• Parking & vehicles: Each unit comes with one assigned parking space (uncovered). Only automobiles in operating condition may be parked. Boats, trailers, RVs, campers, and trucks not fitting assigned spaces must be stored in designated boat/trailer storage areas (if built). No vehicle repair visible from neighboring property.
• Use restrictions: Units are for single-family residential use only; no business or gainful occupation. No outdoor clotheslines visible from neighbors. No signs except small residential ID signs (max 72 sq in), construction signs, or Board-approved signs. No nuisances, excessive noise, or odors. No temporary buildings or trailers for residence.
• Common area rights & enforcement: Every owner has an easement to use common areas, subject to association rules and fees. Voting rights and recreational facility use can be suspended for unpaid assessments or rule violations (up to 60 days). The association can enforce rules via legal action; failure to enforce does not waive rights. Amendment requires 20-year term, but specifics on renewal not clear in excerpt.

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.