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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 5.3Ch. 1Art. 2§ 6528 Association Definition Common Interest

§ 6528 Association Definition Common Interest

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§ 6528 Association Definition Common Interest

Key Takeaways

  • •An 'association' is a group that helps manage shared spaces, like neighborhoods with shared parks or pools.
  • •This group can be official (like a company) or just a regular group of people.
  • •They don’t make money for themselves—they just take care of the shared stuff.

Example

Your neighborhood has a shared park and pool.

A group of neighbors forms an 'association' to take care of the park and pool. They don’t make money from it—they just keep things clean and safe for everyone.

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

Official Source
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§ 6528 Association Definition Common Interest

“Association” means a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 605, Sec. 21. (SB 752) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

Associationnonprofit corporationunincorporated associationcommon interest development

Related Statutes

  • § 4080 Common Interest Association Definition
  • § 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 6528.
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