Mountaingate Views Homeowners' Association

What Mountaingate Views Homeowners' Association's governing documents say

Mountaingate Views is a single-family home HOA (planned unit development) in Phoenix, AZ. This declaration binds all lot owners to a set of covenants, conditions, and restrictions that govern exterior appearance, use, assessments, and common area access.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and dwelling unit; the association maintains common areas (including tracts, private access ways, and limited common areas like joint driveways). You must keep your lot, landscaping, and improvements in good repair; the association can enter to perform emergency repairs.
• Architectural review: No exterior changes (painting, landscaping, additions, roofing, window treatments, etc.) may be made without prior written approval from the Board or Design Review Committee. The Committee may set design guidelines for uniformity.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be in writing for at least 30 days; transient, timeshare, or hotel use is prohibited. The owner must notify the association, provide a copy of the lease, and remains liable for tenant violations. Tenants must be given copies of governing documents.
• Parking & vehicles: No vehicles exceeding 1-ton, boats, campers, or inoperable vehicles may be parked visible from neighboring property or streets. Garages provide 2 parking spaces per lot and must not be converted to other use. Visitor parking is restricted; the association may tow violators.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are set by the board, initially capped at $800 per lot (until Jan 1, 2006 in the text; note the document is from 2007). Annual increases up to 20% per year without a vote. Special assessments require 2/3 vote of each membership class. A working capital contribution of 2 months’ assessment is due from the first owner. Transfer fees may apply.
• Use restrictions: Pets allowed only as 'generally recognized house or yard pets' in reasonable numbers; must be leashed and cleaned up after. No nuisances, outdoor clotheslines visible from neighboring property, signs (except required), or antennae/satellite dishes on roofs without approval. Trash containers must be screened.
• Enforcement & penalties: The association may impose fines and suspend voting rights and common area use for up to 60 days (renewable) for violations. Delinquent assessments accrue interest at 12% annually plus collection costs and attorney fees, secured by a lien on the lot.

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.