Litchfield Manor

What Litchfield Manor's governing documents say

This is a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for Litchfield Manor, a single-family home subdivision in Phoenix, AZ. It creates a homeowners association (HOA) that all lot owners automatically join and binds owners, residents, tenants, and guests.

• Residential use: Each lot must be used only as a single-family residence by a 'Single Family' (one person; two or more related by blood/marriage/adoption; or up to three unrelated persons living as a household). No business, trade, or commercial activity is allowed on the lot unless it is home-based, not detectable from outside, and consistent with residential character.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be in writing and expressly subject to the governing documents. The owner must notify the association of any lease and remains responsible for tenant compliance. Violations by tenants constitute a default under the lease.
• Pets: Only a reasonable number of ordinary household pets are allowed. They must be kept in a fenced yard or on a leash at all times, must not create a nuisance, and the owner must promptly remove droppings. Structures for pets must not be visible from neighboring property unless approved.
• Parking & vehicles: No truck with a payload over 3/4‑ton, motor home, trailer, boat, or recreational vehicle may be parked or stored where visible from neighboring property, common area, or street, with limited exceptions (e.g., SUVs, mini‑motor homes under 7 ft tall and 23 ft long). Inoperable vehicles and vehicle repairs (except emergency repairs within 72 hours) are prohibited if visible. Vehicles must be parked in the garage or driveway, cannot exceed 7 ft in height or 23 ft in length, and cannot be stored for more than 24 continuous hours or 72 hours in 7 days without being covered.
• Architectural review: Any exterior improvement or alteration (including construction, landscaping, painting, fences, etc.) requires prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. No basketball backboards, flagpoles, swing sets, or play structures may be installed if visible from neighboring property without approval. Antennas and satellite dishes are restricted; the committee may allow them but only in inconspicuous locations.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are levied per lot. The maximum initial annual assessment is $480 per lot, subject to annual increases of up to 10% or based on CPI (whichever is greater) without member vote. Special assessments may also be levied. Assessments are a personal obligation of the owner and a lien on the lot. Nonpayment can result in suspension of voting rights and use of common area.
• Maintenance responsibilities: Owners must maintain landscaping on their lot, adjacent right‑of‑way areas, and parts of common area next to their lot unless otherwise maintained by the association, utility, or government. They must also maintain paved areas (driveways, sidewalks) on their lot. The association maintains common area, perimeter walls (except the owner's side), and structural repairs of party walls (shared with adjoining owner).
• Renter & guest obligations: Tenants must comply with all governing documents; owners are responsible for tenant violations. Guests' vehicles may park in a driveway for up to 72 hours in any 7‑day period unless otherwise approved.

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.