Villas Tempe Two Townhouse Association

What Villas Tempe Two Townhouse Association's governing documents say

Villas Tempe Two is a townhome (attached) community in Phoenix, AZ, where you own a lot with a townhouse unit and share ownership of common areas through a homeowners association (the Villas Tempe Two Townhouse Association). The declaration binds all owners and their successors.

• What you own & maintain: You own your townhouse unit and lot individually. The association handles exterior maintenance (roofs, gutters, exterior surfaces, landscaping) and provides water, but interior maintenance (including fixtures inside the walls and termite control) is your responsibility. Party walls are shared with neighbors; repair costs are split proportionally unless caused by one owner's negligence.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start at a maximum of $360 per lot (in 1973) and can increase up to 3% per year without a member vote. Larger increases require a 2/3 vote of each membership class. Special assessments for capital improvements also need a 2/3 vote. Assessments are uniform per lot, payable monthly, and delinquent amounts bear 6% interest and create a lien on the property.
• Architectural review: No building, fence, or exterior alteration may be started without written approval from the Board or an architectural committee. Plans must be submitted showing design, materials, and location; if no decision within 30 days, approval is deemed granted.
• Use restrictions: All lots are for residential use only. No temporary structures, tents, or business activities are allowed. Pets (dogs, cats, or other household pets) are permitted but not for commercial breeding. Signs are limited to one 'for rent' or 'for sale' sign not exceeding five square feet per parcel. Clotheslines must be in patio areas; garbage and woodpiles must be screened. Abandoned or inoperable vehicles cannot be kept visible from other lots or streets.
• Parking & vehicles: Each lot is entitled to one assigned off-street parking space, located as near and convenient as possible. The association permanently assigns one space per townhouse.
• Party walls: Walls on the dividing line between units are party walls. Repair and maintenance costs are shared equally between adjoining owners unless caused by one owner's fault. Disputes are resolved by arbitration (three arbitrators) if the association's rules don't apply.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not specify any lease term minimum or prohibition; it only mentions that owners may delegate use of common areas to tenants who reside on the property.

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.