Monte Vista Homeowners Association

Key facts from Monte Vista Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2013 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) - Palos Verdes Monte Vista HOA (Cover letter and many references)

Governing law

California Civil Code (references to Civil Code 1357.130, 1365.1, 1367.1(k), 1363.820, 1369.510, Davis-Stirling Act, etc.) (Cover letter; Secondary Address Requirem)

Assessments & dues

Pursuant to CC&Rs and California Civil Code; Board has authority to levy special assessments (Assessment Collection Policy intro; Spec)

Special assessments

Yes, allowed; due date not less than 30 days after notice; if installment delinquent >30 days, entire balance accelerated (Assessment Collection Policy §2 and §6)

Collections & liens

Lien recorded after 30 days of pre-lien letter; may enforce by judicial or non-judicial foreclosure; all sums must be paid in full before release (Assessment Collection Policy §9 and §14)

Reserves & fees

$50 administrative fee for each move-in and move-out (Notice of Tenant Move-In/Move-Out form)

Pets

Yes, one dog or cat per unit (owner or tenant) (Pet Responsibility Rules intro)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with owner responsibility and notification to management; tenant move-in/move-out requires form and $50 fee (12 Golden Guidelines §10; Notice of Tena)

Architectural approval

Yes, prior written approval for interior/exterior architectural changes, including electrical, plumbing, satellite dish installation (12 Golden Guidelines §4; Architectural C)

Home business

No business-related activities allowed in Recreation Room (Recreation Room Rental Contract §8)

Maintenance

Owners responsible for unit exterior upkeep, interior changes, pet damage, and contractor debris; Association maintains common areas (walkways, landscaping, pool, etc.) (12 Golden Guidelines §1, §4; Pet Respons)

Use restrictions

Not explicitly stated, but implied by 'safe and comfortable place to live' and rules (12 Golden Guidelines intro)

Voting & meetings

Membership and voting rights as provided in Declaration and By-Laws (AZ); 75% vote to amend Articles (AZ) (Articles of Incorporation Article V and )

Amendments

Articles of Incorporation may be amended by 75% vote of members (Arizona entity); for California HOA, not specified but governed by Civil Code and CC&Rs (Articles of Incorporation Article XI)

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