HOAs are governed by several documents and laws. These laws and documents are applied in a hierarchy or order of application. In the event of a conflict in the documents or laws, the one above it in the hierarchy overrules the lower one. Here are the laws and documents and a link to the law or document.
       
      
       - Federal applicable laws, eg. FCC ruling on satellite dishes
 
      
       
      
       - Arizona Non-Profit Corporation Law - Chapter 19
 
      
       
      CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS NOT FOR PROFIT
       
      
       
      
       - Declaration (CC&Rs) - Rules developed by the builder when planning the community.
 
      
       
      
       
      
       - Articles of Incorporation - This is the document filed with Arizona Corporation Commission to form the non-profit corporation of the Association.
 
      
       
      
       
      
       - Bylaws - Rules regarding the Board of Directors and meeting of the Association.
 
      
       
      
       
      
       - Architectural Design Guidelines - More detail regarding design constraints of homeowner's lots.
 
      
       
      
       
      
       - Landscape Guidelines/Inspection Standards - More detail regarding design constraints of homeowner's landscaping.
 
      
       
      
       
      
       - Annual Budget - Please call or email RCP to receive copy of budget
 
      
       
       
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