El Dorado of Sun City Condominiums

What El Dorado of Sun City Condominiums's governing documents say

El Dorado of Sun City Condominiums is a 249-unit condominium in Sun City, AZ, designed as a retirement community. You own your individual unit plus an undivided interest in the common elements, which are maintained and insured by the homeowners association. The community includes age restrictions, a required meal service, and common expenses that can be adjusted by the board.

• Age restriction (55+): The declaration states the property is established as a retirement community and includes an age restriction (Section 17.2). While the exact age is not specified in the excerpt, Sun City is a well-known 55+ community, so occupancy is limited to residents age 55 and older.
• What you own & maintain: You own your individual unit (defined as the interior space, excluding structural components, pipes, and ducts serving other units) and a fractional undivided interest in the common elements (e.g., roofs, exterior walls, parking areas, recreational amenities). The association maintains all common elements and carries master property and liability insurance.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases are permitted (Section 17.16), but the declaration does not specify a minimum lease term. Rentals must comply with all rules and restrictions, including the age restriction. The board may adopt additional rules regarding tenant behavior.
• Pets: Animals are allowed subject to restrictions outlined in Section 17.5, but the specific limits (e.g., number, size) are not detailed in the excerpt. The board may adopt rules governing pets.
• Common expenses & assessments: Each owner pays a share of common expenses, including insurance, utilities for common areas, maintenance, and reserves. Notably, the declaration requires a monthly charge for at least one meal per day per occupant. Initial monthly amounts are set per Exhibit D, and the board may adjust assessments or levy special assessments. Delinquent assessments become a lien on the unit, subordinate to first mortgages.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking spaces (both covered and uncovered) and golf cart spaces are part of the general common elements. The board has full authority to assign, rent, or create rules for parking. Boats and motor vehicles are separately restricted (Section 17.8).
• Alterations & architectural control: Section 18 (Architectural Control) and Section 13 (Alterations, Additions or Improvements) require board approval for any changes to your unit or common elements. Owners may not make structural changes or alter exteriors without prior written consent.
• What this document doesn't cover: The full document likely includes detailed rules on signs, nuisances, garbage, antennas, and enforcement, but the excerpt is incomplete. For the complete rules, refer to the full recorded declaration and association bylaws.

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.