community association

British

noun

(in Britain) an organization of people and groups working for the common good of a neighbourhood, usually operating under a written constitution registered with the Charity Commissioners

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This time around, the city’s community association hired a geologist shortly before residents started losing utilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024

Kelly-Paddock, the community association president, said many of its nearly 4,000 residents work two or three jobs to keep food on the table and stay in their homes.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023

Fiona Tobin is secretary of a community association in Sunderland which has been granted funding for a warm space in a community centre,

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2022

Disney park designers will develop the creative concepts for the communities, drawing inspiration from each region, and employees will run a community association that offers entertainment, activities, beach access and Disney programming.

From Reuters • Feb. 16, 2022

Before decorating your home, review the community association rules to determine what restrictions, if any, exist that would regulate holiday displays.

From Washington Post • Nov. 26, 2021

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