Villa Rica Subdivision

Key facts from Villa Rica Subdivision's documents

Reflects the 1995 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (homeowners association) - single-family subdivision (Section 1.5, 1.9, pages 6-7)

Legal name

VILLA RICA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Section 1.5)

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 33-801 et seq. (referenced for trustors) (Section 1.18, page 7)

Assessments & dues

Initially set by Declarant and recorded in a written instrument; thereafter set by Board within limits. (Section 3.3(b), page 12-13)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements or other lawful purpose; requires assent of 2/3 of votes of each class. (Section 3.4, page 14)

Collections & liens

Delinquent assessment becomes a continuing lien on the lot; perfected by recording a Notice of Claim of Lien. Association may foreclose like a mortgage. Lien subordinate to first mortgages. Sale or foreclosure extinguishes prior due assessm (Sections 3.1, 3.8, 3.9, pages 11, 15-16)

Reserves & fees

Association shall establish and maintain an adequate reserve fund for periodic maintenance, repair, and replacement of improvements to Common Area. (Section 3.11 (actually 3.12? The documen)

Pets

Reasonable number of generally recognized house or yard pets kept as domestic pets, not for commercial purposes (Section 4.2)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with restrictions: written lease, minimum term of 30 days, entire residence and Lot, Owner must notify Board with tenant name, lease dates/term, and Owner's address (Section 4.27)

Parking & vehicles

All vehicles of owners, lessees, employees, guests, invitees shall be kept in garages or residential driveways if sufficient. Parking otherwise prohibited by Declaration or inoperable vehicles not allowed. (Section 4.8, page 18)

Fences

Fencing must not be Visible From Neighboring Property if used for screening; common walls on boundary lines have specific rules. (Sections 4.12, 4.21, pages 19, 21-22)

Architectural approval

Prior written approval of Architectural Committee required for any addition, alteration, repair, change, or other work that alters exterior appearance (including color scheme, patio additions, storage sheds) (Section 4.20)

Solar & roof

Solar energy collecting units or panels require prior written approval of Architectural Committee. (Section 4.25, page 21)

Home business

No gainful occupation or nonresidential use except home businesses that do not require or invite customers to visit the Lot. (Section 4.1, page 17)

Signs & flags

No signs except: (a) one residential ID sign ≤80 sq in; (b) signs required by legal proceedings; (c) one 'for sale' or 'for rent' sign ≤5 sq ft; (d) signs approved or installed by Declarant. Architectural Committee may approve others. (Section 4.16, page 19-20)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used exclusively for Single Family Residential Use; no gainful occupation conducted on Lot except home businesses that do not invite customers (Section 4.1)

Voting & meetings

Class A (owners other than Declarant): 1 vote per lot. Class B (Declarant): 3 votes per lot until 75% lots sold to Class A, or 7 years after first lot sale, or Declarant relinquishes. Joint owners vote as a unit; corporate owners designate (Sections 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, page 10-11)

Amendments

Requires written approval or affirmative vote of Owners of not less than 75% of Lots; Board or Declarant may amend without Owner approval to conform to governmental requirements; Class B membership requires VA/FHA approval for amendments (Section 9.4)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.