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Does a homeowners association have to be incorporated?

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Not usually. That's why it's an "association." Each member is equally liable to third parties for the acts of the other members done in the name of the association. HOA rules may determine how the association divides the liabilities among themselves (e.g., equal share of painting contractor costs, or according to how many square feet owned by each member, etc).

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