Our initial scan found 6 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 1 public PDF on Desert Mountain Master Association’s website against current Arizona and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions · Exhibit E, Section 1.1.2 · Page 1
Architectural Control, Non-Visible Interior Regulation, Fair Housing Familial/HOPA, or Self-Help Overreach: Clause regulates non-visible interior spaces/garages, imposes subjective ARC standards, enforces familial-status pool exclusions, or authorizes forcible self-help entry under AZ law.
Operative Clause · Exhibit E, Section 1.1.2 (Page 1)
“Architectural Control — Blanket Prior Written Approval — No Improvement (including, but not limited to, exterior artwork, sculptures, statues and other works of art visible from any other Lot, Parcel or…”
Under A.R.S. §§ 33-1801 to 33-1819 (Arizona Planned Communities Act).
A.R.S. §§ 33-1201 to 33-1270 (Arizona Condominium Act) and the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604), architectural controls are limited to objective, published exterior standards, cannot regulate non-visible interior window treatments or garage interiors, cannot enforce familial-status pool bans, and cannot authorize forcible self-help entry onto private lots without judicial process.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
1Amend Exhibit E, Section 1.1.2 to limit architectural review to objective exterior criteria, remove interior garage/window inspections, eliminate familial-status exclusions, and require judicial process before non-emergency lot entry under A.R.S. §§ 33-1801 to 33-1819 (Arizona Planned Communities Act).
2A.R.S. §§ 33-1201 to 33-1270 (Arizona Condominium Act).
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
5 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
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Potential Issue Surfaced in Initial Scan
Document
Severity
#2
Architectural Modification & Exterior Property Use Restriction Conflict
Declaration / CC&Rs
HIGH LEGAL RISK
#3
Pickup Truck & Work Vehicle Parking Restriction Conflict
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