The Hillside Villas at Desert Highlands

What The Hillside Villas at Desert Highlands's governing documents say

Hillside Villas at Desert Highlands is a residential community in Scottsdale, Arizona, where you own an individual lot with a dwelling unit. The community association, initially controlled by the developer, maintains common areas and roads funded by per-lot assessments. Control transfers to residents once at least 47 homes are occupied by non-developer owners.

• What you own & maintain: You own your individual lot and dwelling unit; you're responsible for maintaining it in safe condition and compliance with design guidelines. The HOA maintains shared roads, utilities, and common areas.
• HOA governance & developer control: Until the 'Transition Date' (at least 47 villas built and occupied by non-developer owners, or by developer choice), the developer appoints the board and controls major decisions. After that, lot owners elect the board.
• Assessments: Owners pay regular per-lot assessments for common expenses, plus special assessments for specific issues, capital improvements, and reconstruction. Unpaid assessments create a lien on your property and accrue interest and late charges.
• Architectural & landscape control: Before making exterior changes or improvements, you must get approval from the Community Design Review Committee. The committee enforces design guidelines to maintain community standards.
• Use & occupancy rules: Properties are for residential use only; nuisances and unsafe conditions are prohibited. Specific rules restrict boats, motor vehicles, signs, antennas, and lighting.
• Member rights & enforcement: You can use common areas and vote on association matters (after transition). Rights can be suspended for unpaid assessments or rule violations—up to 60 days for a first infraction, up to one year for repeated violations.
• Master community framework: This community is part of the larger Desert Highlands master-planned development and is bound by a Master Declaration and master association rules, which may impose additional covenants and restrictions.

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.