| 1 | Introduction – Why Does Developer Turnover Cause So Much Angst? | 4 |
| 2 | Who is the Developer? | 5 |
| 3 | What is Turnover? | 7 |
| 4 | What if We Don't Want Turnover Yet? | 9 |
| 5 | Planning for Turnover – When will it Happen? | 9 |
| 6 | Creating the Turnover Committee | 11 |
| 7 | Property Management Involvement in Turnover | 13 |
| 8 | PRE-TURNOVER—Turnover Planning and Committee Considerations | 15 |
| 9 | Understanding the Association's Responsibilities (Declaration of Association) | 15 |
| 10 | Association Responsibilities – Community Infrastructure (HORIZONTAL DEVELOPMENT) | 19 |
| 11 | Berms, Swales, Culverts, and Canals | 20 |
| 12 | Lake Systems | 20 |
| 13 | Lake and Drainage System Structures | 21 |
| 14 | Lake Banks and Maintenance Easements | 21 |
| 15 | Littoral and Aquatic Plantings | 22 |
| 16 | Home & Building Drainage Elevations | 22 |
| 17 | Lake Fountains and Aerators | 23 |
| 18 | Water Features | 24 |
| 19 | Roadways & Parking Lots | 25 |
| 20 | Stormwater Systems, Catch Basins, and Outfalls | 26 |
| 21 | Sidewalks, Cart Paths, Bike Paths | 26 |
| 22 | Trail Systems, Boardwalks, Foot Bridges | 27 |
| 23 | Lift Stations | 27 |
| 24 | Fire Hydrant Systems | 28 |
| 25 | Streetlights | 28 |
| 26 | Landscape and Accent Lighting | 29 |
| 27 | Irrigation Systems, Timers/Clocks, and Pump Stations | 29 |
| 28 | Surface Water Recharge Wells | 31 |
| 29 | Potable Water & Gas Lines | 31 |
| 30 | Mailbox Clusters | 31 |
| 31 | Association Responsibilities – Common Area Assets (VERTICAL DEVELOPMENT) | 32 |
| 32 | Clubhouses & Other Structures | 32 |
| 33 | Food & Beverage Operations | 33 |
| 34 | Fitness Equipment & Facility | 34 |
| 35 | Pools & Spas | 34 |
| 36 | Pool Pumps & Equipment (the Pool Pit) | 36 |
| 37 | Decking & Pavers | 37 |
| 38 | Sports Courts & Structures | 37 |
| 39 | Docks & Launches | 38 |
| 40 | Entry Systems & Mechanicals | 38 |
| 41 | Entry Monuments, Gatehouses, & Structures | 39 |
| 42 | Walls & Fencing | 40 |
| 43 | Condominium Association Responsibilities – High-Rise & Mid-Rise Buildings | 40 |
| 44 | Developer Owned Community Assets | 41 |
| 45 | Community Development Plans & Documents | 42 |
| 46 | Deeds & Title Transfers – Homeowners Associations | 44 |
| 47 | Deeds & Title Transfers – Condominium Associations | 45 |
| 48 | Association Contracts | 47 |
| 49 | Association Insurance | 50 |
| 50 | Association Banking | 54 |
| 51 | Association Preserves & Conservation Areas | 55 |
| 52 | Document Amendments | 58 |
| 53 | Committee Needs | 60 |
| 54 | Community Rules, Regulations & Guidelines | 61 |
| 55 | Landscaping & Irrigation | 63 |
| 56 | The Turnover Punch List | 66 |
| 57 | Requests for Board Action Prior to Turnover | 68 |
| 58 | Financial Independence | 70 |
| 59 | Why a "Buildout Budget?" | 70 |
| 60 | What is Deficit Funding? | 72 |
| 61 | Developer Guarantees (Condominiums) | 74 |
| 62 | Capital Contributions | 75 |
| 63 | Reserve Funding – Homeowners Associations | 76 |
| 64 | Reserve Funding – Condominium Associations | 77 |
| 65 | Reserves – General Notes (HOA & Condo) | 78 |
| 66 | Reserve Funding Methodologies | 79 |
| 67 | Budgeting for Turnover | 80 |
| 68 | POST-TURNOVER – Resident Board Considerations & Responsibilities | 81 |
| 69 | The Turnover Meeting | 81 |
| 70 | Turnover Document Requirements | 83 |
| 71 | The New Board – Immediate Considerations | 84 |
| 72 | Mindset – Pre-Turnover versus Post-Turnover | 88 |
| 73 | Developer Permit Obligations Post-Turnover | 88 |
| 74 | The Turnover Audit | 90 |
| 75 | Due To/From Calculation | 91 |
| 76 | Statutory Engineers Inspection Report (Condominium) | 92 |
| 77 | Board Considerations Post-Turnover | 93 |
| 78 | Auditing the Turnover Audit | 96 |
| 79 | Engineering Inspections & Defect Reports | 97 |
| 80 | Construction Defects | 98 |
| 81 | Settlement | 99 |
| 82 | APPENDIX | 102 |
| 83 | Sample Governance Committee Charter | 102 |
| 84 | Sample Landscape Committee Charter | 103 |
| 85 | Sample Finance Committee Charter | 104 |
| 86 | Sample Resolution for Creation of Various Committees | 106 |
| 87 | Sample Resolution – Eligibility & Suspension Policy | 107 |
| 88 | Sample Protocol – Violations & Fining | 108 |
| 89 | Infrastructure Considerations Checklist | 110 |
| 90 | Association Asset Considerations Checklist | 113 |
| 91 | Turnover Committee Diligence Checklist | 116 |
| 92 | Post-Turnover Board Business Checklist | 119 |
| 93 | Sample High-Rise Equipment & Systems Checklist | 120 |
| 94 | Homeowners Association Document Turnover Requirements | 121 |
| 95 | Condo Association Document Turnover Requirements | 122 |
| 96 | Sample Turnover Document "Receipt" | 124 |
| 97 | Sample Cash Flow Projection Worksheet | 126 |