Desert Diamond Estates

What Desert Diamond Estates's governing documents say

Desert Diamond Estates is a planned single-family residential community in Scottsdale, Arizona, where you own your individual lot and house outright (not a condo). The Association maintains shared facilities and landscape areas, funded by per-lot assessments. This declaration establishes strict design standards, use restrictions, and enforcement rules binding all lot owners and tenants.

• What you own & maintain: You own your individual lot and house as separate real estate and are responsible for maintaining the house exterior, roof, landscaping, and all visible improvements. The Association maintains shared facilities, drainage, and the retention basin.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start at $540 per lot, automatically increasing 10% or CPI annually (whichever is greater); further increases require 2/3 member vote. A one-time $40 working capital fee is due at purchase, with late payments incurring 12% annual interest plus $25 fee.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must run at least 30 days minimum (no short-term or vacation rentals); must be in writing and submitted to the Association before the lease starts. You remain fully responsible for your tenant's conduct and compliance with HOA rules.
• Architectural & design standards: All houses must be at least 2,400 sq ft, single- or two-story, with stucco exteriors and concrete tile roofs; a double garage and covered patio are required. Architectural Committee approval is needed for modifications, solar panels, antennas, and satellite dishes.
• Vehicles & parking: Commercial vehicles and recreational vehicles (campers, boats, trailers) cannot park in your front driveway longer than 24 hours, and no vehicles can park on neighborhood streets longer than 24 consecutive hours. Vehicle repair and dismantling are prohibited except inside an enclosed garage or for emergency repairs (max 48 hours).
• Pets: Customary household pets (dogs, cats, household birds) are allowed only if they do not create a nuisance; they must be kept under reasonable control, restrained by fence or leash, and waste must be promptly removed. The Board has sole discretion to declare an animal a nuisance and require removal.
• Home-based business: You may operate a business from your house if it is invisible and inaudible from outside, complies with zoning, does not increase insurance costs or liability, does not create excessive traffic or parking, and remains consistent with the community's residential character.
• HOA governance & enforcement: Lot ownership automatically makes you an Association member with 1 vote per lot; the Board can impose penalties, suspend voting/common-area access for non-payment, and foreclose the Assessment Lien to sell your lot for delinquent assessments. Assessment liens are senior to all other liens except taxes and mortgages.

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.