Villa De Bendita

Key facts from Villa De Bendita's documents

Reflects the 1979 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Recital A and title)

Legal name

Villa De Bendita Homeowners Association, Inc. (Document title and signature)

Units / lots

24 townhouses implied (denominator in assessment fraction is 1/24; may change if actual number different) (Original Declaration, Article V Section )

Developer / declarant

Serendipity Limited Partnership, an Arizona limited partnership (Original Declaration, first paragraph)

Assessments & dues

Initially maximum $1,500 per improved lot, $150 (10%) per developed lot, $75 (5%) per undeveloped lot until January 1 following conveyance of Common Area to Association (Original Declaration, Article V Section )

Special assessments

May levy special assessment for capital improvements with assent of majority of votes at meeting called for that purpose; payable in not more than 7 years (Original Declaration, Article V Section )

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the lot; Association may record Notice and Claim of Lien, with interest at maximum legal rate, plus lien charge. Foreclosure by court action or power of sale. Subordinate to first mortgage. Sale or trans (Original Declaration, Article V Sections)

Reserves & fees

Working Capital fee deposited into Reserve account (Second Amendment). Original Declaration does not mention a separate reserve fund but mentions capital improvement assessments. (Second Amendment, page 2)

Pets

Yes, reasonable number of generally recognized house or yard pets allowed; no commercial purposes; must not be a nuisance; structure for pet not visible from neighboring property. (Original Declaration, Article X Section )

Leasing & rentals

Yes, entire lot and improvements may be rented to a single family with prior written consent of Board and compliance with Article IV (transfer restrictions). (Original Declaration, Article X Section )

Parking & vehicles

Garages for parking vehicles and storage only; only automobiles in operating condition in uncovered parking areas; vehicles not to be parked on streets or private drives constituting part of Common Area. (Original Declaration, Article X Section )

Fences

No fences, hedges or walls except as installed in initial construction or as approved by Board. Only in individual patio areas. (Original Declaration, Article X Section )

Architectural approval

Yes, prior written approval of Architectural Committee (or Board) required for any exterior alterations, improvements, fences, walls, changes in color scheme, etc. No construction without approval. (Original Declaration, Article VII Sectio)

Solar & roof

No specific restrictions; exterior color scheme subject to Architectural Committee approval. (Article X Section 9, page 30: 'including)

Home business

No gainful occupation, profession, trade or other nonresidential use shall be conducted on any Property. (Original Declaration, Article X Section )

Signs & flags

Generally prohibited. Exceptions: signs required by legal proceedings; not more than two residential identification signs each up to 72 sq. in.; one construction sign up to 3 sq. ft.; signs approved by Declarant during development. (Original Declaration, Article X Section )

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintenance and repair of individual townhouse units, exterior painting, interior, lot upkeep not otherwise maintained by Association. Association maintains Common Area and front yards (landscaping). (Original Declaration, Article VIII Secti)

Insurance

Board shall obtain insurance for all buildings including townhouses unless owners provide proof of adequate coverage, against fire and other hazards in amount sufficient for full replacement cost; also broad-form public liability covering c (Original Declaration, Article IX, page 2)

Use restrictions

Property restricted to residential dwellings for residential use; Single Family Residential Use only. (Original Declaration, Article X Section )

Voting & meetings

One membership per lot; owner has as many votes as lots owned; voting suspended for nonpayment or default after 15 days (Original Declaration, Article II (page 6)

Amendments

Article XIV, Section 7 of Declaration (not provided in full) provides amendment by affirmative vote or written consent of Owners of not less than 51% of the Lots. Cited in First and Second Amendments. (First Amendment Recital C, page 1)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.