Raskin Estates No. 2

What Raskin Estates No. 2's governing documents say

Raskin Estates No. 2 is a single-family home subdivision in Phoenix, AZ, governed by a homeowners' association called the Sweetwater Estates Improvement Association. The declaration establishes covenants that run with the land and bind all owners, lessees, and occupants. The association maintains private streets and roadways, and lot owners automatically become members upon purchase.

• Architectural review: Before any original building construction (including walls, fences, or other structures) begins on a lot, plans and specifications must be submitted to and approved by the developer, Richard L. Raskin (or his successor/nominee). Approval may be denied for aesthetic or other reasons, considering suitability with the surrounding area and effects on adjacent properties.
• Private streets & maintenance: All private roadways and streets in the subdivision are owned and maintained by the Sweetwater Estates Improvement Association. The association may dedicate them to the municipality without further owner approval. Lot owners pay a pro-rata share of actual maintenance, improvement, and tax costs for these streets.
• Assessments & liens: The association may invoice lot owners for their pro-rata share of costs monthly or at other regular intervals. Payment is due within 10 days of notice; if unpaid after 30 days, the amount becomes a lien on the lot. The lien may be foreclosed in the manner provided for materialmen's liens and is subject and subordinate to first realty mortgages.
• Amendment process: Until 60% of lots are conveyed to purchasers, the declaration may be amended only at the direction of Richard L. Raskin or his nominee. After that, amendments may be made by the written consent of a majority of lot owners, and any amendment is binding on all owners, successors, and assigns.
• Enforcement & binding effect: The covenants may be enforced by the association's board of directors, any lot owner, or Richard L. Raskin. Breach of a covenant does not defeat the lien of a first mortgage or deed of trust made in good faith. Violations may be enjoined, abated, or remedied by legal proceedings.
• What this document doesn't cover: This declaration does not address pet limits, leasing restrictions (beyond that covenants bind lessees), age restrictions, parking rules, or specific use restrictions (e.g., commercial use). It also does not specify exact assessment amounts or dues schedules.

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.