Dolce Villagio Townhomes

What Dolce Villagio Townhomes's governing documents say

Dolce Villagio Townhomes is a fee-simple townhome community in Tempe, AZ. You own your individual lot and the building on it, but share responsibility for common areas, private streets, and certain structural elements with the homeowners' association (HOA). The HOA enforces the rules, maintains common property, and collects assessments from all owners.

• Assessments & fees: All lot owners pay regular and special assessments to cover common expenses. The initial maximum regular assessment is $175 per month per lot (for 2007), and can increase annually by the greater of CPI or 20% without owner approval; higher increases need a 2/3 vote. Late payments incur a $15 or 10% late charge, plus interest and collection costs. The HOA has a lien on the lot for unpaid assessments.
• Architectural review: Any exterior changes or improvements to your lot (including landscaping, paint, fences, solar panels, etc.) must be approved in advance by the Architectural Committee according to adopted Architectural Guidelines. Approval is also required for initial construction. The committee may charge a review fee.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking is regulated – each lot has a parking garage. The HOA may adopt rules for on-street and on-lot parking. Vehicles must comply with association rules, and parking may be restricted to designated areas.
• Maintenance responsibilities: Owners are responsible for maintaining their lot, residential unit, and certain exclusive-use areas (patios, balconies) per an Owner Maintenance Manual. The HOA maintains common areas, private streets, utility facilities, and structural components like party walls. A Maintenance Responsibility Chart (Exhibit C) details the split.
• Use restrictions: Lots may only be used for residential purposes. No commercial use, time-sharing, or activity that creates a nuisance is allowed. Rentals are permitted but subject to the governing documents and any HOA rules.
• Party walls & boundary walls: Party walls between townhomes are shared – each owner has easement rights and must contribute to repair costs if needed. Boundary and yard walls are maintained by the HOA initially, then become owner responsibility unless specified otherwise.
• Enforcement & dispute resolution: The HOA can fine violators, suspend voting or amenity rights, and foreclose on assessment liens. Owners and the HOA agree to resolve disputes first through mediation, then binding arbitration, before going to court.

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.