Mortevillas Condominium

What Mortevillas Condominium's governing documents say

Mortem Villas is a condominium community in Phoenix, AZ. You own your individual unit and share ownership of the common elements, which are maintained by the association. The property was planned as a phased development of up to 36 units, with the builder retaining special rights until a certain percentage of units are sold.

• What you own & maintain: You own the interior of your unit. The association maintains the common elements (land, roofs, utility infrastructure, recreational areas) and carries master insurance. Limited common elements like patios, storage, and exterior doors/windows serving your unit are also your responsibility to maintain.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are set by the board each year. Special assessments may be levied for capital improvements or unexpected expenses. Late charges are $10 if payment is over 10 days late; unpaid balances accrue interest at 12% per annum. The association has a lien on your unit for unpaid assessments.
• Phased development & declarant rights: The builder (Declarant) can add up to three additional phases (totaling 12, 5, and 7 units) within 7 years. During the development period, the Declarant retains special rights, including amending the declaration and appointing board members, until 75% of units are sold or 5 years after the first sale, whichever comes first.
• Parking & vehicles: Each unit is assigned one covered and one uncovered parking space, though the board may reassign them for overall convenience. Parking spaces are not limited common elements and can be changed.
• Architectural review: Alterations or improvements to your unit require prior approval from the Architectural Control Committee. You must submit plans for review.
• Membership & voting: You automatically become a member of the association when you own a unit and receive one vote per unit. Voting rights begin once assessments are levied. The Declarant holds Class B membership with control until conversion to Class A (owner control) as specified.
• Leasing & rentals: The declaration includes a 'Right to Lease' provision, but the specific terms (minimum lease term, restrictions) are not included in this excerpt. Check the full document for details.

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.