Vista Sonrisa Homeowners Association

Key facts from Vista Sonrisa Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2000 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Legal name

Vista Sonrisa Homeowners Association (Article 2, Section 2.7)

Developer / declarant

Western Pacific Housing - Lomas Verdes, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (First page of Declaration)

Governing law

California Civil Code Section 1350 et seq., California Business and Professions Code Section 11000 et seq. (Article 1, Section 1.3)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares budget, proposes Regular Assessments, approved by Members (majority of quorum). (Article 6, Section 6.5.2 and Article 4, )

Special assessments

Allowed; must be approved by Members if exceeds limits; defined in Section 6.6. (Article 6, Section 6.6)

Collections & liens

Association has lien on each Condominium for unpaid assessments; may foreclose subject to notice and hearing. (Article 6, Sections 6.1, 6.14)

Reserves & fees

Required; funds held in trust; detailed provisions in Sections 14.5 and 6.2. (Article 6, Section 6.2; Article 14, Sect)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to restrictions in Governing Documents. (Article 7, Section 7.4)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any exterior alteration or improvement; Architectural Committee approval required. (Article 9, Section 9.1)

Home business

Prohibited except for home businesses not interfering with residential character (in accordance with Association Rules). (Article 7, Section 7.3)

Insurance

Association shall obtain property insurance covering Common Area and Association Property; liability insurance; fidelity bond. (Article 11, Sections 11.1, 11.2, 11.4)

Use restrictions

Condominiums shall be used only for residential purposes. (Article 7, Section 7.2)

Voting & meetings

Class A and Class B Members; Class A Members each have one vote per Condominium; Class B Members (Declarant) have four votes per Condominium owned, but limited after certain conditions. (Article 5, Sections 5.2.1, 5.2.2)

Amendments

Amendments require vote of at least 67% of Members, or 90% if it materially affects rights of Owners or Mortgagees; Declarant may amend unilaterally before close of first sale. (Article 15, Sections 15.1, 15.2)

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