The Courtyards at Desert Park

What The Courtyards at Desert Park's governing documents say

The Courtyards at Desert Park is a 89-unit condominium in Scottsdale, AZ, located within the larger DC Ranch master-planned community. You own your individual unit and share ownership of common elements. The condominium association (a 'Neighborhood Association') manages common areas, but additional rules and fees apply from the master DC Ranch associations (Ranch Association, Community Council, Covenant Commission).

• What you own & maintain: You own the interior of your residential dwelling and the land within your unit boundaries. The association maintains common elements (private streets, pool, entry improvements, landscaping) and some limited common elements like patios and garden walls. You must maintain service lines from common utilities to your unit and are responsible for any damage from interior nonstructural modifications.
• Use & occupancy: Units are for single-family residential use only. Home businesses are permitted only if not visible or audible from outside, generate no customer traffic, employ no more than one non-resident worker, and do not create nuisance or parking issues. No temporary structures or trailers may be used as residences.
• Pets: A reasonable number of house pets (no specific cap) are allowed, kept solely as domestic pets. Dogs must be leashed (max 6 feet) outside the unit. Owners must immediately remove droppings. No pet structures visible from outside. The board may prospectively limit size and number of dogs.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking is allowed only inside your enclosed garage or on your shared motor court (if applicable). No recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, or trucks over 3/4 ton or with camper over 8 feet high may be kept anywhere—even in the garage—except for temporary loading. Garage doors must stay closed except when entering or exiting. No vehicle repair except emergencies.
• Architectural review: Any exterior modification (e.g., paint, patios, garden walls, landscaping) requires prior written board approval. Nonstructural interior changes do not need approval but you assume risk of damage. Board must respond within 45 days; if no response, plans are deemed approved. Declarant is exempt. Additional approval may be needed from the DC Ranch Covenant Commission.
• Assessments & fees: Common expenses are split equally among all 89 units (1/89th each). The association can levy regular and special assessments. Unit owners must also pay assessments to the master DC Ranch Association and Community Council. Nonpayment results in liens and enforcement. Working capital and capital reserve fees may apply.
• Insurance: The association carries master property insurance covering common elements and the units' structure. You should obtain your own insurance for personal property and liability. In case of destruction, restoration follows state law and the declaration.
• Airport proximity: The condominium is near Scottsdale Airpark. By accepting a deed, you assume all risks from aircraft noise and operations, and agree to indemnify the association and declarant.

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.