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A developer in Jefferson County creates a planned residential community with 200 homes and an HOA. The developer sells all units over three years. Under CCIOA, once the developer has sold a sufficient percentage of units, what significant change in HOA governance must occur?

Correct Answer

A) The developer must transition control of the HOA to the unit owners through a mandatory declarant control period expiration

Under CCIOA (C.R.S. § 38-33.3-303), a developer (declarant) may control the HOA during an initial 'declarant control period,' but this control must be transitioned to the unit owners once specified thresholds are met — such as when a certain percentage of units have been sold or a maximum time period has elapsed. CCIOA mandates that unit owners ultimately gain control of their association's governance, protecting them from indefinite developer dominance over the HOA's decisions, budget, and management.

Answer Options
A
The developer must transition control of the HOA to the unit owners through a mandatory declarant control period expiration
B
The developer retains permanent control of the HOA as the original declarant regardless of how many units are sold
C
The HOA is automatically dissolved once all units are sold, and owners manage common elements individually
D
The state of Colorado assumes administrative control of the HOA once the developer exits the community

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