The Casas

What The Casas's governing documents say

The Casas is a townhouse community in Scottsdale, AZ (Maricopa County) governed by a homeowners association (HOA). Each owner holds a lot and townhouse; the HOA owns and maintains common elements (e.g., streets, recreation areas). The community is designated as an adult community: no one under 14 may be a permanent resident.

• Age restriction (adult community): No person under 14 years of age may become a permanent resident. Children are welcome as guests of owners.
• Party walls: Walls on the dividing line between units are party walls. Adjoining owners share repair costs (equal if damage is not caused by one owner; the causer pays if at fault). Any owner modifying a party wall needs written consent from the adjoining owner. Disputes go to arbitration.
• HOA assessments: Annual and special assessments are levied by the HOA. Initially $25 per month per lot; may increase up to 3% per year without a vote, or higher with 2/3 vote of each membership class. Assessments are a lien on the lot and a personal obligation of the owner. Delinquent assessments bear 7% interest and can be foreclosed.
• Architectural control: No exterior changes (additions, alterations, fences, walls) may be made without prior written approval by the HOA's architectural committee (Board of Directors). Plans must be submitted; if no decision within 30 days, approval is deemed given.
• Leasing & rental restrictions: Any sale, transfer, or lease requires Board approval or compliance with specific procedures. The Board has a 15-day review period and may exercise an option to purchase the lot on the same terms. Certain transfers (e.g., foreclosure by an institutional lender) are exempt from these restrictions.
• Use restrictions: All lots are for residential use only. No temporary structures, trailers, or business activities (except builder's sales office). No advertising signs larger than 5 sq ft. No boats, campers, or trailers stored on property. Clotheslines, garbage, and storage must be screened. No exterior TV antennas. Pets allowed but not for commercial purposes.
• Maintenance responsibilities: The HOA maintains common elements (landscaping, parking, streets, recreation) up to the exterior building lines. Individual owners are responsible for all maintenance and repair of their townhouse unit (including exterior painting) unless otherwise provided by the HOA.
• Damage & insurance: The HOA obtains master insurance on all buildings (including townhouses) for fire and other hazards. Owners may carry their own additional insurance. If common areas are damaged, the HOA repairs; if a townhouse is damaged, the owner must repair within 30 days or the HOA may do so and charge the owner as a lien.

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.