Who typically creates a Common-Interest Community (CIC)?

The creation of a Common-Interest Community (CIC) is primarily the responsibility of the developer. This entity is typically a builder or a group involved in real estate development, and they conceptualize, plan, and establish the structure and governance of the community. Developers create the community with specific objectives in mind, including the layout, amenities, and rules that will govern the communal living experience.

When a developer creates a CIC, they not only build the physical structures, such as homes and shared facilities, but they also prepare the governing documents that dictate how the community will operate. These documents often include declarations, bylaws, and rules that will guide the homeowners' association and the rights and responsibilities of the homeowners within the community.

The other options refer to roles that do not pertain to the actual creation of a CIC. While the state attorney general, the administrator of the Real Estate Division, and the Secretary of State have regulatory and oversight functions over real estate practices and community associations, they do not have the authority or responsibility to create a CIC. Their roles are more about ensuring compliance with laws and protecting consumer interests once a CIC is established.