Markwood North

What Markwood North's governing documents say

Markwood North is a single-family home subdivision in Chandler, AZ (a suburb of Phoenix). Homeowners own their lot and house; the association maintains common areas and handles some shared walls and perimeter fencing. Living here requires following detailed rules about property appearance, parking, pets, and renting.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and house. You must keep the exterior of your home, driveway, and landscaping in good repair. The association maintains common areas, perimeter walls (except interior painting), and any common fences.
• Leasing & rentals: Only the entire living unit may be rented; no short-term or transient rentals. All leases must be in writing, subject to the governing documents, and you must notify the association of the lease term and tenant names.
• Pets: Up to 2 of a single species (e.g., 2 dogs) and no more than 6 total household pets. Offspring may stay up to 16 weeks. Pets must be kept indoors or in fenced yards, and no commercial breeding is allowed.
• Parking & vehicles: No recreational vehicles (boats, RVs, etc.) may be visible from neighboring property. Cars must park in garages or on paved driveways; guests may park on streets for up to 10 hours. Vehicles in violation may be towed.
• Architectural review: Any exterior changes, including paint, fencing, landscaping, and additions, require prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. Landscaping must be completed within 120 days of purchase, with fines starting at $250 after 180 days and $50 per day after 210 days.
• Home businesses: Limited home-based businesses are allowed if not detectable from outside (no signage, noise, or extra traffic), comply with zoning, and do not involve employees other than family members living in the home.
• Assessments & fees: Annual and special assessments are levied per lot to fund common area maintenance and association operations. Nonpayment results in a lien and suspension of voting rights. The association can also impose fines for rule violations.

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.