Lavillita

Key facts from Lavillita's documents

Reflects the 2019 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) – LaVillita Homeowners’ Association, an Arizona non-profit corporation (Preamble and Section 4 (Article I))

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated in document; the plat reference suggests a subdivision with numbered lots (e.g., Lots 64-84, 101-138 mentioned in Section 61) (Section 61 and Article II (Description r)

Developer / declarant

LaVillita Homeowners’ Association (the Association itself, not an original developer) (Preamble)

Governing law

Arizona law (implicitly Arizona Revised Statutes for non-profit corporations and planned communities) (Section 21(V) and Section 39(B) – refere)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements with assent of majority of votes cast at a meeting called for that purpose; payable over up to 7 years (Section 35 (Article VII))

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments (including interest, late fees, costs, attorney fees) constitute a lien on the Lot; Association may record lien and foreclose by action in court or by power of sale as in a trust deed; lien subordinate to first mortgages; (Section 32, Section 39(B), Section 40 (A)

Reserves & fees

Annual assessment must include an adequate reserve fund for periodic replacement of Common Property elements (Section 34(C))

Pets

Yes – reasonable number of generally recognized house or yard pets; no commercial breeding; no animal allowed to make unreasonable noise or become nuisance; Board determines reasonableness upon written request (Section 21(B) (Article IV))

Leasing & rentals

Generally prohibited (Section 21(U)); exceptions: owners who were renting as of 03/07/2006 may continue until title transferred; Board may allow short-term exceptions for hardship (Section 21(U) (Article IV))

Parking & vehicles

Each Residence cannot have more vehicles than can be stored in garage; no mobile home, boat, RV, trailer, camper, etc. visible from neighboring property; garages must be used for parking/storage only, not converted, garage doors kept closed (Section 21(G) (Article IV))

Architectural approval

Yes – prior written approval of Architectural Committee for any improvement, alteration, excavation, or work that alters exterior appearance; including fences, walls, buildings, color schemes, windows, awnings, sun screens, basketball stand (Section 21(E) (Article IV) and Article V)

Home business

Prohibited – no gainful occupation, profession, trade or other nonresidential use (Section 21(A))

Maintenance

Association responsible for: common area maintenance, front yard lawns/plantings/irrigation, exterior painting of residences (Section 49), roofs? (Section 51 says Association may undertake roof maintenance at its discretion). Owner responsi (Article IX (Association Maintenance) and)

Insurance

If claim caused by owner's negligence/willful act, owner responsible for deductible amount (Section 66) (Section 66 (Article XIV))

Use restrictions

All Property shall be used exclusively for Single Family Residential Use (Section 21(A)); no gainful occupation, profession, or trade allowed (Section 21(A) (Article IV))

Voting & meetings

Each Lot gives one vote; if multiple owners, they determine how to cast the single vote; fractional votes not allowed; if inconsistent votes, all void (Section 28 and Section 29 (Article VI))

Amendments

This Declaration runs for 20 years from recording, then auto-extends for successive 10-year periods. Amendments require instrument approved by at least 67% of votes of members (Section 75) (Section 75 (Article XVI))

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