Los Somantos

What Los Somantos's governing documents say

Los Somantos is a single-family home subdivision in Phoenix, AZ, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). Owners own their lot and detached home, and the association maintains common areas and enforces rules. This document is the full declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) that apply to all owners and residents.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and detached dwelling unit. You must maintain the home, landscaping (including at least one 15-gallon non-deciduous tree in front yard), fences, and other improvements. The association maintains common areas and certain areas of association responsibility.
• Assessments & fees: All owners pay annual assessments set by the board, which can increase up to 20% per year without member vote (or more with 50%+ vote). Special assessments require 2/3 vote. A transfer fee of $200 is due upon sale. A working capital payment of 1/4 of the annual assessment is due from the first buyer.
• Architectural review: Any exterior changes, including landscaping, fences, walls, and ancillary structures (sheds, gazebos), require prior approval from the Architectural Committee. Fences must be masonry block, no more than 6 feet tall.
• Parking & vehicles: Commercial or recreational vehicles (e.g., RVs, boats, large trucks) are generally not allowed to be parked on lots except in an approved, screened recreational vehicle parking area. Family vehicles (cars, small pickups under 1 ton, etc.) are allowed. Overnight parking of commercial vehicles is restricted.
• Leasing & rentals: Leasing is permitted but subject to restrictions (details not fully legible, likely minimum term or approval). The document references a leasing section (8.13) but text is incomplete.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No drilling, mining, hazardous wastes, or commercial activities. No clothes drying facilities or basketball structures visible from neighboring property without approval. Satellite dishes up to 1 meter are permitted.
• Pets & animals: Pets are allowed but subject to association rules limiting number and type. The document does not specify a numerical limit, but the association can regulate pet use in common areas.
• Enforcement & violations: The association can impose fines, suspend voting/use rights, and place liens on the lot for unpaid assessments or rule violations. Owners have personal liability for assessments.

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.