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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 5Ch. 1Art. 2§ 4080 Common Interest Association Definition

§ 4080 Common Interest Association Definition

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§ 4080 Common Interest Association Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •An 'association' is a group that helps manage shared spaces like neighborhoods or apartment complexes.
  • •This group can be either a company (but not for making money) or just a regular group of people.
  • •The main job of this group is to take care of places where people share things, like parks or buildings.

Example

A neighborhood with shared parks and a community pool.

The people living there might form a group to take care of these shared places. This group is called an 'association' and makes sure everything is kept nice and clean.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4080 Common Interest Association Definition

“Association” means a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2. (AB 805) Effective January 1, 2013. Operative January 1, 2014, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 180.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

Associationnonprofit corporationunincorporated associationcommon interest development

Related Statutes

  • § 6528 Association Definition Common Interest
  • § 4095 Common Area Definition
  • § 4100 Common Interest Development Types
  • § 4110 Nonprofit Community Service Definition
  • § 4150 Common Interest Development Documents

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 4080.
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