Shalimar East

What Shalimar East's governing documents say

Shalimar East is a townhome community in Tempe, AZ, governed by a homeowners association (Shalimar East Improvement Association). Each unit is an attached single-family dwelling with party walls; owners share common areas such as streets, recreation areas, and swimming pools. The rules apply to all owners, residents, and tenants.

• Residential use & restrictions: All units must be used only for residential purposes. No business, commercial activity, church, theater, or institutional use is permitted. No temporary structures, trailers, tents, or garages may be used as dwellings. No nuisance or unsightly objects allowed.
• Pets: Only household pets are allowed; no livestock, animals, or poultry. No detailed pet limit or size restrictions are stated in this document.
• Architectural & design review: All improvements (buildings, fences, walls, exterior painting, etc.) require prior written approval from the Board of Directors. Plans must be submitted showing shape, height, materials, floor plans, location, and cost. The Board may deny approval for aesthetic or suitability reasons.
• Maintenance & assessments: The Association maintains and owns common areas, private streets, recreation areas, and may maintain exterior walls/roofs at its election. Each unit owner must pay assessments within 10 days of notice. Unpaid assessments become a lien after 30 days and can be foreclosed.
• Leasing & transfers (right of first refusal): Any sale, lease, or sublease requires written notice to the Board and approval within 15 days. The Board has an option to purchase or lease the unit on the same terms during that period. If disapproved and option not exercised, the transfer is valid only with approval from at least half of unit owners. Exceptions: foreclosures and transfers by institutional lenders.
• Party walls: Walls built on dividing lines between units are party walls. Damage by an owner must be repaired at that owner's cost; if caused by other events, both adjacent owners share cost equally. Modifications require written consent of the adjacent owner. Disputes go to arbitration by the Board or a panel of arbitrators.
• Signs & temporary structures: No commercial signs, except one 'For Rent' or 'For Sale' sign per unit up to 3 square feet. Builder's signs are allowed during sales. Construction sheds are allowed during construction only.

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.