Desert Palms Village Condominium

What Desert Palms Village Condominium's governing documents say

Desert Palms Village Condominium is a 6-unit condominium community in Scottsdale, AZ. You own your unit's interior; the association maintains the common elements and carries master insurance. All units share equal undivided interests in common elements and equal votes. The declaration governs use, rentals, pets, parking, and assessments.

• What you own & maintain: You own the interior finished surfaces of your unit (walls, floor, ceiling, doors, windows) and all fixtures serving only your unit. You must maintain, repair, and replace your unit and specific limited common elements like exterior doors, windows, and patios. The association maintains all common elements and the exterior of patios.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be in writing, for a term of at least 30 days, and comply with the declaration. No subleasing or assignment of leases is allowed. The owner must provide the association with lease details (tenant names, dates, contact info) at least 10 days before the lease starts. The owner remains liable for tenant violations.
• Pets: No more than 2 pets per unit, limited to household birds, dogs, or cats. Pets must not be a nuisance. Dogs must be leashed outside the unit and feces removed immediately. The board may adopt rules on pet size/weight with member approval.
• Parking & vehicles: Each unit has one assigned parking space (limited common element). Visitor parking (12 spaces) is for guests only—owners, lessees, and residents cannot park there. No trucks, trailers, campers, boats, or inoperable vehicles may be parked on the property except in unit garages. The association may tow violators.
• Architectural review: Structural additions or alterations within a unit require prior board approval and a licensed engineer's certification. Any exterior change (window coverings, antennas, signs) or alteration to common elements also needs board approval. Nonstructural interior changes do not require approval.
• Assessments & fees: All 6 units share common expenses equally (1/6 each). The board sets the annual budget and assessment amount. Special assessments require approval of 2/3 of unit owners. Delinquent assessments accrue interest and late fees, secured by a lien. A working capital fee of 2 months' assessment and a reserve contribution of 1/6 of the current assessment are due from new owners (with some exceptions).
• Use & conduct restrictions: Units are for residential use only; home businesses are allowed if not detectable from outside, conform to zoning, and don't create nuisances. No outdoor clotheslines, no antennas without board approval, no signs visible from outside, no nuisances. Trash must be in covered containers. Temporary occupancy (tents, trailers) is prohibited.
• Dispute resolution: Certain disputes between owners or with the association must go through mediation and, if unresolved, binding arbitration before litigation. Notice of claim must be given, and arbitration is governed by the Arizona Revised Statutes.

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.