Same with spockman63 but we do it after 6 months and we give it to our attorney. Our attorney charges us billable hours so it will depend on the rate of your attorney.
Two words for you: SOCIAL MEDIA. Kids are always on social media. Your HOA should maintain a social presence as well. Far more effective than handing out flyers or calling them individually.
I’ve done some research and it looks like Florida law (HOA Act 720.307) says transition should begin 3 months after 90% of homes have been sold. At this point, a majority of the board should consist of homeowners. Your declaration should also be able to give you more information.
Our HOA pays taxes on fines but not much. Membership assessments are usually not taxable but fines count as other profit. Don’t worry – they will not affect the nonprofit status of your HOA.
Are you asking for a full list of their employees (that’s probably an extensive list) or just those working in your community? Because I don’t see why you would need even the names of back-end employees “for the sake of transparency.”
For us, it was harder to agree on a date for face-to-face meetings. Virtual meetings are still a bit hard to schedule but definitely easier than before. We’re never going back.
It’s definitely iffy to have spouses serve on the same board since it gives a single household more power when it comes to community rules and resolutions. I’m no expert on the law, though, so I’d consult a lawyer if I were you.
