Montecito Court

What Montecito Court's governing documents say

Montecito Court is a residential planned unit development in Phoenix, Arizona, with 7 individually owned lots and shared common areas managed by the homeowners association. Owners are bound by covenants and subject to monthly assessments for common area maintenance and must comply with strict use, architectural, and appearance restrictions.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and dwelling unit and are responsible for all maintenance, repairs, roofing, exterior painting, doors, windows, and utility lines serving your property. The Association maintains common areas, landscaping, roadways, and shared utilities within those areas.
• Assessment costs & payment terms: Assessments start at $420/year per lot and can increase annually by the greater of 5% or the Consumer Price Index without owner approval. Larger increases require a 2/3 member vote. Assessments are due monthly on the 1st; late charges apply if unpaid within 10 days; 12% annual interest accrues after 30 days.
• Architectural review requirements: Any exterior modifications—buildings, fences, walls, antennas, air conditioning units, window covers—require written Board approval of plans showing design, color, materials, and location before construction begins.
• Residential use & appearance: The property is exclusively residential; no commercial or business use without Board approval. No external clothes drying or clotheslines permitted. Window covers limited to curtains, blinds, drapes, or shades only (no paint, foil, or sheets). Signs limited to one small nameplate per dwelling unit.
• Parking & vehicles: Vehicles must park in designated spaces only; temporary parking allowed for guests and delivery vehicles. No buses, vans, trucks over 3/4-ton capacity, boats, campers, or trailers without Board approval. Disabled vehicles must be promptly removed.
• Late fees & enforcement: Unpaid assessments after 30 days incur 12% annual interest and become a lien on your property. Delinquent owners lose voting rights and access to recreational facilities. The Association can foreclose on the lien after 30 days' notice.
• Voting rights & governance: Each owner gets 1 vote per lot. The developer initially holds 3 votes per lot but this converts to 1 vote after 3 years or once other owners control a majority of votes. A Board of 3–5 elected directors governs the Association.

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.