Suntrails III Townhomes

What Suntrails III Townhomes's governing documents say

Suntrails III Townhomes is a townhome community in Mesa, Arizona where you own your individual unit and share responsibility for common areas (landscaping, roads, recreational facilities) maintained by the homeowners association, funded through monthly assessments per lot.

• What you own & maintain: You own your townhome and lot; the association maintains common areas (Areas H, I, K), front-yard landscaping, and street surfaces. You maintain your home's interior, exterior painting (in an approved color), termite control, and damage you or your guests cause to common areas—repair costs are charged to you.
• Monthly assessments & fees: Initial maximum is $50/month per lot. After common areas transfer to the association, annual assessments can increase up to 12% without a vote; increases above 12% require majority owner approval. Special assessments for capital improvements (payable over up to 5 years) require majority vote. Unpaid assessments are a lien on your property; delinquent amounts accrue 18% annual interest, and the association may foreclose.
• Architectural approval & exterior changes: All exterior alterations and improvements require written approval from the Architectural Committee (or Board). Applications are deemed approved if no decision is made within 30 days. You cannot alter front landscaping without permission. Exterior paint must be in the committee-approved color scheme. Committee decisions are final.
• Governance & voting: The Board of Directors governs the association. Initially, lot owners (Class A) vote one vote per lot, while the developer (Class B) votes three votes per lot. Class B voting converts to Class A either when Class A total votes match Class B, or by January 1, 1985—whichever is earlier. Major decisions (budgets over 12% increase, special assessments) require majority owner vote.
• Insurance & liability: The association maintains casualty, liability, and other required insurance covering common areas and may obtain a master policy covering dwelling units. Liability coverage is at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. All insurance costs are part of your monthly assessments. You may obtain additional personal liability and property insurance.
• Easements for utilities: A blanket easement permits utility companies (water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone, cable) to install, repair, and maintain lines and equipment across the property, including on roof and exterior walls of units, but not inside residences. No interior entry is authorized.
• Declaration term & amendment: The covenants run with the land until January 1, 2021, then automatically extend for successive 10-year periods unless terminated by a two-thirds vote of lot owners (recorded). Amendment of the declaration requires a two-thirds vote of owners, subject to approval rights held by mortgage holders.
• Occupancy definition: A 'single family' is defined as related persons (by blood, marriage, or legal adoption) or not more than three unrelated persons maintaining one household. This limits occupancy but does not explicitly address short-term rentals.

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.