Summerwind Villas

What Summerwind Villas's governing documents say

Summerwind Villas is a planned community of 9 townhome units in Phoenix, AZ, governed by a homeowners association. You own your unit and attached garage, plus a patio and backyard; the association maintains common elements like the entrance gate, roads, and open spaces. Living here means following rules on residential use, pets, parking, and exterior alterations.

• Use & business restrictions: Units must be used only as residences. Home businesses are allowed only if they are not detectable from outside, comply with zoning, and do not create nuisance or traffic. Leasing a unit is not considered a business.
• Pets: You may keep up to two domestic pets (dogs, cats, or household birds) per unit, each weighing under 30 pounds. No other animals, livestock, or poultry are allowed. Dogs must be leashed outside, and owners must clean up waste. No pet structures visible from outside are permitted.
• Parking & vehicles: No trucks, trailers, campers, boats, or recreational vehicles may be parked on the property except inside your garage. Inoperable vehicles are banned. Parking is limited to your garage or driveway; common area parking is for guests only. Emergency repairs only are allowed outside the garage.
• Garage use: Garages must be kept closed from sundown to sunrise and when not in use for entering/exiting. They may be used only for parking vehicles and incidental storage – not converted to living space.
• Signs & antennas: No exterior signs larger than 6"x6" are allowed without board approval, except "For Sale" or "For Rent" signs up to 24"x36". Outdoor antennas and satellite dishes require prior written approval, unless prohibited by law. No reflective window coverings may be installed without approval.
• Maintenance responsibilities: The association maintains all common elements (roads, gate, common landscaping). Unit owners are responsible for maintaining their unit interior, exterior doors and windows, patio, garage, and any limited common elements serving only their unit. Owners must also maintain the backyard (which is not a common element).
• Assessments & fees: All units share common expenses equally (1/9 each). Assessments are set by the board; special assessments require majority owner vote unless for emergencies. A working capital fund equal to two months' assessment is due from first-time buyers. A transfer fee (amount set by board) is due on each resale. Delinquent assessments accrue 15% annual interest and may become a lien.
• Insurance: The association carries property insurance on buildings and common elements (excluding owner-installed improvements) and general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. Owners should obtain their own coverage for personal property and interior improvements.

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.