In Arizona, CC&Rs are usually enforced by homeowners associations (HOAs). In many cases, however, they may also be enforced by individual homeowners.
CC&Rs are recorded with the county recorder's office in the county where the property is located. Contact this office to request a copy of the CC&Rs.
The CC&Rs must be recorded with the county recorder's office in order to create certain restrictions on the property and provide recorded notice of the contractual obligations on the deed to prospective buyers. You should be able to find a copy of the CC&Rs on your county assessor's official government website.
You can use the Recorded Document Search to find the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for a property or HOA. CC&Rs are typically recorded under the name of the property subdivision or the name of the HOA. When searching, please search using the "Business Name" section.
The Arizona Nonprofit Corporation Act oversees HOAs in terms of business organization and practices. Arizona inium associations can be formed as for-profit or non-profit corporations or as unincorporated groups.
Once you buy a home that's part of an HOA, you automatically become a member of the HOA. HOA rules are legally binding, and you must adhere to all rules and regulations in the governing document. Yes, there are bylaws that you may not like, but there are no HOA loopholes.
C.C. & R'S Abbreviation for declaration of conditions, covenants and restrictions document. A legal document typically recorded by the subdivision developer concurrently with the subdivision plat map.
Many HOAs maintain a website where governing documents are posted. To find HOA rules and regulations online: Navigate to the HOA's official website. Look for sections labeled “Documents,” “Governing Documents,” or “Rules and Regulations.”
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Arizona Department of Real Estate - The Department is responsible for real estate professionals' licensure, education, and discipline, including community managers and property management companies. The Department also administers the Homeowners Association Dispute Process.