Sec. 1.2. As used in this chapter, “homeowners association” means a corporation or another entity that:

(1) is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of two (2) or more persons who each own a dwelling in fee simple;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-21-2-1.2

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
(2) acts, in accordance with bylaws governing the corporation or entity, to:

(A) acquire, transfer, manage, repair, maintain, or engage in construction on or in the land and improvements on the land related to the use of the dwellings owned by the members of the corporation or entity;

(B) purchase insurance to cover a casualty or an activity on or in the land and improvements on the land;

(C) engage in an activity incidental to an activity described in clause (A) or (B); or

(D) engage in more than one (1) of the activities described in clauses (A) through (C); and

(3) may be governed by a board that serves the purpose of setting policy and controlling or otherwise overseeing the activities or functional responsibilities of the corporation or entity.

As added by P.L.43-2013, SEC.1.