Spanman Condominium Association

What Spanman Condominium Association's governing documents say

Spanman Condominium Association is a 55+ age-restricted condominium community (16 units) in Sun City, Phoenix, Arizona. You own your individual unit and hold an undivided interest in the building's common elements, which the Board of Management maintains through monthly assessments. Two critical restrictions: all owners must be 55+ years old, and leasing or renting your unit is completely prohibited.

• Age restriction (55+): At least one owner per unit must be at least 55 years old; if vacant, the principal owner must be 55+. No one 18 or younger may reside in a unit for more than 90 days. This is a strictly enforced senior community certified by Maricopa County.
• Leasing & rentals — absolutely prohibited: No owner may lease or rent any unit for any purpose whatsoever — this applies even to family members or short-term rentals. The restriction was added by amendment and has no exceptions.
• What you own & maintain: You own your unit's interior and hold a share of common elements (exterior structure, grounds, shared facilities). The Board maintains common elements through assessments. You maintain your unit's electricity, plumbing, and utilities as a single-family owner would; roof repairs are initially your responsibility, though the Board may repair roofs at its discretion and charge you.
• Pets: Only dogs and cats are allowed. All pets must be confined to your lot and cannot run free. No livestock, poultry, or other animals permitted anywhere.
• Vehicles & trailers: No house trailers, campers, or recreational vehicles may remain parked on any lot for more than 48 hours. No temporary outbuildings allowed except during active construction.
• Architectural review & exterior changes: All exterior modifications — additions, alterations, color changes, fence or hedge modifications — require Board approval in advance. You must submit detailed plans, specifications, materials, height, location, and estimated costs for conformity review.
• Fences & landscaping rules: No fences or hedges allowed in front setbacks (must be behind the dwelling line). Side and rear fences capped at 6 feet; hedges at 3 feet. All utility equipment, wood piles, and storage must be screened from neighbors' and streets' view.
• Party walls (shared walls between units): Dividing walls between units are jointly owned. Structural repairs are jointly funded unless one owner's negligence caused the damage — then that owner pays all costs. No structural changes allowed without Board and neighboring owner approval.

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.