Tatum Manor and Tatum Heights

What Tatum Manor and Tatum Heights's governing documents say

Tatum Manor and Tatum Heights is a single-family residential subdivision in Phoenix, Arizona, where you own your lot and detached dwelling but share common areas maintained by the North Phoenix Tatum Homeowners Association. Every lot owner is automatically a member of the association and bound by covenants governing maintenance, assessments, landscaping, and property use.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and detached dwelling; you are solely responsible for maintaining the lot (lawns, plants, irrigation, trees), the dwelling exterior, roof, paint, windows, doors, and all utilities and service equipment on your property in good condition.
• Landscaping requirements: All portions of your lot visible from neighboring property must be landscaped within 90 days of purchase, and landscaping plans require Architectural Committee approval. You must keep all vegetation trimmed, neat, and free from weeds and trash at all times.
• Assessments & late fees: Annual assessments were capped at $204 per lot through December 31, 1993; thereafter, the board sets the amount with annual increases limited to the greater of 10% or the Consumer Price Index increase (member vote required for larger increases). Payments not made within 15 days incur a $50 late charge plus 18% annual interest.
• Common area maintenance: The association maintains all common areas (landscaping, improvements, roadways, drainage) and carries master insurance, funded by member assessments. Assessments are payable in full with no offsets permitted, regardless of non-use of common areas.
• Enforcement for non-maintenance: If you fail to maintain your lot or dwelling, the association board can, after 30 days' written notice, enter your property and perform maintenance or repairs; all costs are added to your assessment as a special lien against your lot.
• Foreclosure for unpaid assessments: The association can foreclose on your lot for unpaid assessments using the same methods as a mortgage or deed of trust foreclosure, without regard to the lot's value, your solvency, or the size of the default.
• Initial purchase costs: At purchase, you must contribute to the association's working capital an amount equal to one-half of the annual assessment then in effect, paid through escrow directly to the association; this is nonrefundable and does not credit against future assessments.
• What this document doesn't cover: This excerpt omits the complete text of pet policies, leasing/rental restrictions, sign regulations, architectural rules, and other use restrictions referenced in the document's Article 8 and later sections.

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