The term ‘developer-controlled community’ can be confusing for homeowners, potential buyers, and even HOA board members. The confusion lies in control rights as bare pieces of land are being transformed into communities with more homes or units. At the beginning of land developments, the developer owns every unsold unit and has exclusive control of the association. As more homes complete and more owners join the association, it can be a while before the developer transitions control to the homeowners as parts of the community may still be under construction.  Read the article………………………………