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A stairwell that leads to a single upstairs unit; a deck outside a condominium accessible only by one unit; the roof area accessible only by the penthouse; assigned parking slots assigned to a single unit.

There are other examples of limited common areas unique to unique condominium communities, depending on their location in the world.

Examples of common property are the pool, the clubhouse, or the Golf course.

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There is no standard.

Read your governing documents to identify the dividing line between what you own individually, and what is owned by all owners in common.

Often this line is defined as 'the paint', or 'the back of the wallboard' or 'the studs'. In your Declaration, look in the table of contents for Unit Boundaries or a similar topic.

As well, look for topics labeled Common Areas and Limited Common Areas. These will describe specifically which are the common areas for your community.

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Common areas in a condominium project may consist of such areas as hallways, elevators, corridors, lobbies, clubhouses, passive and active recreation areas, community rooms, common laundry facilities, tennis courts, non-exclusive parking areas, streets, walkways, and conservation land surrounding the condominium buildings. For a definitive description of the common areas in a particular condominium you must review the Master Deed.

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