Paso Fino Estates

What Paso Fino Estates's governing documents say

Paso Fino Estates is a standard single-family home subdivision in Phoenix, AZ, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). The declaration sets out rules for property use, assessments, architectural control, and maintenance. All owners automatically become members of the HOA and must comply with the governing documents.

• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start at $900 per lot (until 2003) and can increase up to 25% annually without owner vote; special assessments require two-thirds owner approval. Late payments incur a $15 or 10% charge and 12% annual interest. A transfer fee may be charged to public purchasers.
• Architectural review: Any exterior improvement visible from neighboring property must be approved by the Design Review Committee (DRC). The DRC has 45 days to respond; if no response, approval is deemed granted. A review fee and construction deposit may be required.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. Home businesses are allowed as long as they are not detectable from outside, don't involve customer visits, and comply with zoning. Leasing a unit is not considered a business.
• Pets & animals: Only a reasonable number of generally recognized house or yard pets are allowed; no commercial breeding. The board determines what is reasonable and may deem an animal a nuisance.
• Parking & vehicles: Vehicles must be kept in garages or driveways. No vehicles over 3/4 ton, recreational vehicles, boats, or trailers may be visible from neighboring property, common areas, or streets. Non-operating vehicles are prohibited. Garages cannot be converted to living space without DRC approval.
• Maintenance responsibilities: The HOA maintains common areas and the 'Area of Common Responsibility' (landscaped tracts). Individual owners maintain their lots, including interior/exterior walls, fences, and landscaping. The HOA may enter a lot to remedy violations and charge the owner.
• Party walls & fences: Adjoining owners share responsibility for party walls/fences. Damage caused by an owner must be repaired at that owner's expense; damage from ordinary wear is shared. Disputes go to the board. Perimeter walls are maintained by the lot owner, except the exterior surface adjacent to common tracts.

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.