Corp. Code, § 18035 · Chapter 1. Definitions
Corp. Code, § 18035
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) “Unincorporated association” means an unincorporated group of two or more persons joined by mutual consent for a common lawful purpose, whether organized for profit or not.
(b) Joint tenancy, tenancy in common, community property, or other form or property tenure does not by itself establish an unincorporated association, even if coowners share ownership of the property for a common purpose.
(c) Marriage or creation of a registered domestic partnership does not by itself establish an unincorporated association.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 178, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2005.
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