Villa Contento

What Villa Contento's governing documents say

Villa Contento is an age-restricted (55+) community of single-family residences (likely attached or zero-lot-line) in Scottsdale, AZ, governed by a homeowners association. This Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements is the full rulebook for owners, residents, and their guests.

• Age restriction (55+): At least one permanent resident must be 55 years of age or older, as noted in the declaration's preamble and Section 5.27.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are set by the board and can increase automatically up to 5% or CPI, but not more than 20% year-to-year without majority owner approval. Special assessments require a two-thirds vote. A one-time transfer fee (initially three months' assessments) is due upon purchase.
• Use restrictions (residential & commercial): Lots are for single-family residential use only. Home businesses are allowed if they comply with municipal ordinances. No noxious or offensive activities, and no temporary structures or trailers used as residences.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes, including buildings, landscaping, fences, windows, and HVAC, require prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. Declarant has control over committee appointments until all lots are sold.
• Parking & vehicles: Vehicles must be parked in garages or driveways; street parking is allowed only if insufficient. Motor vehicles cannot exceed 228 inches in length, 84 inches in height/width. Commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, and boats are restricted or prohibited. Inoperable vehicles may be towed at owner expense.
• Security gate & liability: The community has a security gate and facility, but neither the association nor declarant is liable for any failures, delays, or security breaches. Owners assume all risks related to the gate.
• Dispute resolution (mandatory arbitration): Many disputes, including those involving declarant, require mandatory arbitration and a waiver of the right to trial by jury (see Section 12.5). Routine disputes (e.g., rule enforcement, assessments) are exempt.

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.