GENERAL FAQs
Assessments or HOA Dues
How much are our HOA Assessments?
Our current 2024-2025 Annual Dues are $2880 or $240 monthly.
Where do I mail my HOA payments for processing?
Payments should be mailed to P.O. Box 68053, Phoenix AZ 85082
Can I set up to pay my HOA assessments automatically each month?
Yes. Please fill in and submit our SurePay enrollment form available on the 'Documents' page of our website.
CC&Rs
Where can I get a copy of our HOA Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions or CC&Rs?
They can be found on our website www.QuintessaHOA.com on the Documents page.
Landscaping
When is the landscaper scheduled to visit our community?
They are generally scheduled to be in our community the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Entry Gates
What is the entry code for the pedestrian entry gates?
Our pedestrian entry gates all use the same entry code for access. Please email the board at Board@QuintessaHOA.com for this entry code.
Can I get a replacement or extra remote gate opener?
Yes. Please submit your request through the 'Get in Touch' form on the 'Contacts' page of our website. The cost for the remote is currently $30 for either the visor or key-chainversions and they could take about 1-2 weeks to receive.
Exterior Paint
What color can I paint my house?
There are six color schemes our community has chosen to adhere to.
This information can be found on our website www.QuintessaHOA.com
on the General Information page.
Exterior Landscaping Lighting
Who maintains the lighting in my front yard landscaping?
Homeowners are responsible for the bulb replacement and repair of their own exterior landscaping lighting.
HOA FAQs
What is a Homeowner’s Association?
The Association is a legal corporation organized and incorporated under the laws of Arizona. The Association has Articles of Incorporation that entitle the association to exercise powers of a corporation. By purchasing a home within your community association, you automatically become a member of the association and will remain so for as long as you own your home. Membership in the association is mandatory and automatic for all owners. The deed to each lot and/or parcel specifically designates that the property owner will comply with the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R’s) of the association. You should have received a copy of these documents at the time your home purchase was closed by the title company. As a property owner in a community association, you will be required to pay assessments, abide by the community’s rules and restrictions and maintain those areas of your home for which you are responsible.
Do I have to become a member of the Homeowner’s Association?
Yes. You can't live in a neighborhood with an HOA without belonging to the organization. One reason developments have Associations is to keep the homes in the community looking nice. If some households don't obey the rules, it would make the HOA ineffective. That is the reason that you have to become a member as a prerequisite to buying a home in a community with a Homeowners' Association.
What power do I have as a member/homeowner?
The rights/powers reserved to owners are described in the governing documents and are generally limited to electing/removing a board of directors, to call special meetings of the membership, to vote to amend the CC&Rs and bylaws and to vote to approve regular assessments over 20% and special assessments over 5%. No Veto Power: Because of the division of authority between the membership and the board,
members do not have a direct veto over the board's actions (except for rule changes).
Rather, the power to veto is indirect. If members are unhappy with board actions (or inaction),
the membership can remove the board (with adequate owner approval) or wait until the annual meeting and elect a new board.
What power does the Board of Directors have?
By law, corporations must have boards of directors. The powers delegated to boards generally include, but are not limited to the following: manage the association; adopt and enforce rules and regulations; enforce the CC&Rs and Bylaws; contract for services; levy and collect regular assessments; levy and collect special assessments up to 5% without membership approval; levy and collect emergency special assessments; pay expenses incurred by the association; prepare and adopt budgets; repair and maintain the common areas; insure the association; disburse reserve money; invest funds; call membership meetings and appoint inspectors of election; appoint and remove officers; appoint directors to fill vacancies; establish and dissolve committees and initiate and defend litigation.
Who can run for the Board of Directors? How do I run?
Generally, any member of an Association who is in good standing (no delinquent dues, no outstanding violations) may run for the Board of Directors. This Association sends out candidate solicitations several months prior to the annual election. Simply fill out the form and return it to the current board of directors.
What are my options for contacting the Board of Directors to file a complaint?
All complaints must be in writing. You may email your concerns/issues directly to your Board of Directors.
This contact information can be found on our website www.QuintessaHOA.com on the contact page.
Alternatively, you may attend the regular Board meetings for your Association.
Why do I need to fill out an Architectural Application?
Your community is a deed restricted community that has a set of Master Declarations of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. When you bought a home in that community you became obligated to abide by the restrictions outlined in the CC&R's. Architectural control restrictions are designed to maintain the aesthetic harmony of the community, and to protect property values. When a community was first constructed, it likely conveyed a certain look and feel to provide design consistency. Over time, residents would like to make modifications to their homes - whether necessary or not - such as replacing windows or garage doors or other changes. Without an architectural standard and approval, these gradual changes can easily affect the appearance of the community.
Are there Rules in place to settle homeowner disputes?
No. Unless the problem is causing a common area problem or a direct violation, homeowner disputes should be settled between the parties involved. Your Board is not in place to serve as a referee between neighbors. In any community, whether governed by an Association or not, homeowners run into personality clashes, pet problems, and other neighborhood issues. Often, the problem can be easily resolved to the satisfaction of both parties with no hard feelings and with the use of open communication between the parties.