IC 32-25.5-2

    

Chapter 2. Definitions


IC 32-25.5-2-1

Applicability

    


Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this
article.

As added by P.L.167-2009, SEC.2.


IC 32-25.5-2-2

"Board"

    


Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the board of directors of a homeowners
association.

As added by P.L.167-2009, SEC.2.


IC 32-25.5-2-3

"Governing documents"

    


Sec. 3. "Governing documents" includes:

        (1) the articles of incorporation and bylaws of a homeowners
association and all adopted amendments to the articles of
incorporation and bylaws; and

        (2) any applicable declaration of plat.

As added by P.L.167-2009, SEC.2.


IC 32-25.5-2-4

"Homeowners association"

    


Sec. 4. "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;

        (2) acts, in accordance with the articles, bylaws, or other
documents 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.167-2009, SEC.2.


IC 32-25.5-2-5

"Subdivision"

    


Sec. 5. "Subdivision" means the division of a parcel of land into
lots, parcels, tracts, units, or interests in the manner defined and
prescribed by a subdivision control ordinance adopted by a
legislative body under IC 36-7-4.

As added by P.L.167-2009, SEC.2.