Desert Crest Association

Key facts from Desert Crest Association's documents

Reflects the 2002 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Senior Housing Development / non-profit mutual benefit corporation (Recital L, Article 7.01)

Governing law

California Civil Code §51.11 and Fair Housing Amendments Act (Recital L)

Age restriction

Yes, established as a Senior Citizen Housing Development pursuant to California Civil Code §51.11; residents must be 55+ or meet exceptions (Permitted Health Care Resident, Qualified Permanent Resident); guest stays limited to 60 days per y (Recital L, Article 7.01, Article 1.22, A)

Assessments & dues

Set by Board; not fixed; Regular Assessment cannot exceed 120% of prior year without membership vote (except emergency) (Article 3.02(b))

Special assessments

Board may levy Special Assessment if budget insufficient; if exceeds 10% of budgeted gross expenses, needs membership approval (majority of quorum) (Article 3.03(a), 3.03(b))

Collections & liens

Delinquent assessments, after recording Notice of Delinquent Assessment, become a lien on the lot; nonjudicial or judicial foreclosure allowed per California Civil Code. Reimbursement assessments also subject to lien and foreclosure. (Article 3.05(b), 3.06)

Reserves & fees

$10.00 late charge at Board's discretion (Article 3.05(a)(ii))

Pets

Regulated under Article 7.19 (Animals) – details not provided in excerpt (Article 7.19)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to governing documents and age restrictions (Article 2.03(a), Article XIII)

Parking & vehicles

Jurisdiction of streets (Article 7.11) – likely regulated (Article 7.11)

Fences

Subject to Architectural Committee approval (Article 5.05); setback requirements apply (Article 5.01, 5.05)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any Improvement as defined; including mobile home placement, construction, alteration, exterior remodeling (Article 4.01(a))

Solar & roof

Included in definition of Improvement (solar heating equipment) requiring approval (Article 1.13)

Home business

Not explicitly prohibited; 'Business Activities' subject to restrictions (Article 7.06) – not detailed (Article 7.06)

Signs & flags

Regulated (Article 7.15) – details not provided in excerpt (Article 7.15)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 5 feet side (right and left), front, and rear; applies to mobile homes and improvements installed after recordation of this Declaration (Article 5.01)

Maintenance

Owner maintains lot and improvements; Association may step in if owner fails, at owner's expense (Article 2.04, 2.06). Community Areas maintained by Club (Article 6.02). (Article 2.04, 2.06, 6.02)

Insurance

Association shall maintain insurance as required (Article VIII) – details not provided (Article 8.01)

Use restrictions

Yes, residential use only in conformity with Declaration and zoning laws (Article 1.21, Article 7.05)

Voting & meetings

Every Owner has membership and voting rights; can be suspended for breach of governing documents after due process (Article 2.01(a), Article 9.06(d)) (Article 2.01(a))

Amendments

Declaration may be amended as per Article XI; requires membership vote? (details not fully provided); Cooperative Agreement amendments require both parties' approval (Article 6.18) (Article 11.01, 6.18)

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