Corporations Code

The Corporate Codes apply to all corporations. Below you will find the most commonly referred to codes for community associations. They may not include every section that could apply for unique situations. For boards seeking information about a specific matter pertaining to their community association, we recommend contacting one of our attorneys directly.

Most community associations are nonprofit mutual benefit corporations. The association's articles of incorporation will define the type of entity formed. 

General Corporate Codes

• Corporations Code Section 20.-21. “Electronic Transmission” by Corporation
• Corporations Code Section 308. Deadlock; Court Appointment
• Corporations Code Section 310. Contracts with Directors; Void or Voidable
• Corporations Code Section 600.-601. Annual Meetings
• Corporations Code Section 2205. Suspension of Corporate Status
• Corporations Code Section 5008.6. Failure to File Biennial Corporate Statement
• Corporations Code Section 5009. Mailing Defined

Nonprofit Corporations

• Corporations Code Section 5016. Written Notice, Notice or Report Delivered via Newsletter
• Corporations Code Section 5032. “Approval by Board” Defined
• Corporations Code Section 5033. - 5034. Member Approval
• Corporations Code Section 5047.5. Protection of Volunteer Directors; Liability
• Corporations Code Section 5069. “Proxy” and “Signed” Defined
• Corporations Code Section 5233. “Self-Dealing” Transactions; Interested Directors

Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporations

• Corporations Code Section 7121. Incorporating Unincorporated Associations
• Corporations Code Section 7130.-7135. Articles of Incorporation
• Corporations Code Section 7150. - 7153. Bylaws
• Corporations Code Section 7210. Corporate Powers Exercised by Board; Delegation
• Corporations Code Section 7211. Board Meetings
• Corporations Code Section 7212. Executive Committees
• Corporations Code Section 7213. Officers
• Corporations Code Section 7214. Instrument Executed by Corporate Officers
• Corporations Code Section 7215. Minutes of Meetings
• Corporations Code Section 7231. Duties of Directors; Liability / Business Judgment Rule
• Corporations Code Section 7233. -7234. Transactions with Interested Directors
• Corporations Code Section 7236. Actions for Which Directors Shall be Jointly and Severally Liable
• Corporations Code Section 7237. Indemnification of Corporate Agents
• Corporations Code Section 7515. Court Ordered Meeting or Member Vote
• Corporations Code Section 7516. Members Written Consent for Action without Meeting
• Corporations Code Section 7517. Corporate Acceptance or Rejection of Ballot
• Corporations Code Section 7810. - 7820. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation
• Corporations Code Section 8210. Statement of Information with Secretary of State
• Corporations Code Section 8211. Resignation of Agent for Service of Process
• Corporations Code Section 8212. Corporation to Replace Vacancy in Agent for Service of Process
• Corporations Code Section 8215. Joint and Several Liability of Officers, Directors, Employees, and Agents
• Corporations Code Section 8320. Corporate Records Required
• Corporations Code Section 8321. Right to Receive Financial Report; Report Contents
• Corporations Code Section 8322. Annual Report; Disclosures
• Corporations Code Section 8334. Inspection Rights of Directors
• Corporations Code Section 8336. Refusal of Demand to Inspect Records
• Corporations Code Section 8337. Attorney's Fees in Connection with Action to Inspect Records
• Corporations Code Section 8338. Misuse of Membership List; Liability
• Corporations Code Section 8724. Dissolution of Association 

 Unincorporated Associations

• Corporations Code Section 18010. Governing Principles
• Corporations Code Section 18015. Member
• Corporations Code Section 18060. Specific Statute Controls over General
• Corporations Code Section 8724. Dissolution of Association  Code Corporations Code Section 8724. Dissolution of Association  18330. Member Voting
• Corporations Code Section 18340. Amending Governing Documents
• Corporations Code Section 18410. - 18420.  Dissolution