Turf Village

What Turf Village's governing documents say

This is a standard single-family or townhome homeowners association (HOA) called Turf Village in Phoenix, AZ. The governing document excerpt provided are the Association's By-Laws, which outline the internal governance structure (meetings, board of directors, officers, committees) and financial rules (assessments, liens), but do not contain the full set of community rules (e.g., pet limits, leasing restrictions, age requirements).

• Governance & meetings: Annual members' meetings are held each year; special meetings can be called by the president, board, or upon request of members holding 1/4 of all votes. Written notice is required 30-60 days before a meeting. Quorum is 60% of eligible votes, but if not met, a subsequent meeting's quorum is half of 60% (i.e., 30% of eligible votes). Members may vote in person or by proxy.
• Board of Directors: The board manages the association, starting with 3 directors, and can have between 3 and 9 members (must be odd). Directors serve staggered 3-year terms initially. Any director can be removed with or without cause by a majority vote of members. Directors serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses. The board must meet at least quarterly.
• Assessments & fees: Annual and special assessments are levied per lot, secured by a continuing lien. Notice of assessment must be sent at least 30 days in advance. Assessments unpaid after 30 days from due date bear 12% annual interest, and the association may foreclose or sue for collection, adding costs and attorney fees. An owner cannot avoid assessments by non-use or abandonment.
• Architectural Control: The association must have an Architectural Control Committee as provided in the Declaration (not included in the excerpt). This committee likely reviews and approves exterior changes to properties.
• Books & records: The association's books, records, Declaration, Articles of Incorporation, and By-Laws are available for inspection by any member during reasonable business hours. Copies may be purchased at reasonable cost.
• Amendments: These By-Laws can be amended by a majority vote of a quorum of members present at a regular or special meeting. The Federal Housing Administration or Veterans Administration may veto amendments while a Class B membership exists.
• Fiscal year & officers: The fiscal year runs January 1 to December 31. Officers (president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer) are elected annually by the board. The secretary records minutes; the treasurer handles funds, prepares an annual budget, and arranges an annual audit.
• What this document doesn't cover: These By-Laws are only the internal governance rules. They do not include the actual use restrictions (e.g., pet limits, rental rules, parking, noise, architectural standards) that appear in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). To learn what living in Turf Village requires, you need the CC&Rs as well.

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.