{"id":44788,"date":"2021-12-21T14:22:18","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T08:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/?p=44788"},"modified":"2022-01-03T15:54:37","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T10:24:37","slug":"common-area-in-buildings-apartments-gly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/common-area-in-buildings-apartments-gly","title":{"rendered":"What are Common Areas in Buildings and Apartments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common areas are part of a property that is accessible to every tenant and the owner. The common area in the apartment includes sidewalks, swimming pools, hallways, community halls, parking lots, etc. If an area or element of a property is free for use by every resident, it comes under the common areas and facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One can find multiple case laws which are for the valuation of the common areas in a property for evaluating the property taxes. Amenities like clubs and pools that come under the well-maintained elements of the property can lead to an increase in the property values but the majority of the courts state that common areas have a nominal value.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-common-area-in-a-apartment-or-building-includes\" data-level=\"2\">Common Area in a Apartment or Building Includes:-<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-can-one-identify-a-common-area-in-a-property\" data-level=\"2\">How can one identify a common area in a property?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-maintenance-of-common-areas\" data-level=\"2\">Maintenance of Common Areas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-does-the-apartment-act-state-about-the-common-areas\" data-level=\"2\">What does the Apartment Act state about the common areas?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-can-developers-sell-the-common-roof-rights\" data-level=\"2\">Can developers sell the common roof rights?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-important-real-estate-terms-you-should-know\" data-level=\"2\">Important Real estate Terms You Should Know<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-frequently-asked-questions\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-area-in-a-apartment-or-building-includes\">Common Area in a Apartment or Building Includes:-<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Real Estate Act of 2016, the common areas are inclusive of:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The complete land of the project and in case the project is being completed in phases and RERA registration is done for a particular phase, then the entire land of that specific phase.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevator or staircase lobbies, staircases, elevators, common entry and exit of the property, and fire escapes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open parking land, playgrounds, parks, basements, terraces, storage spaces that are common to the property.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The areas are given for the stay of people maintaining the property which is also inclusive of stays for ward staff, watchmen, and community personnel.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial and community facilities are mentioned in the project.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compressors, ducts, sumps, water tanks, and every apparatus and appliance installed for common use.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-one-identify-a-common-area-in-a-property\">How can one identify a common area in a property?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The registration papers and sale deed of the project include the details of the land on which the property is being built and also of the common areas and facilities. These documents will also mention whether a particular property is a freehold or leasehold property. If the property is a leasehold one, it will also mention the tenure of the lease. Also, it will have the undivided interest which is regarding the property in the common areas. Common areas and facilities that are limited should also be mentioned.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maintenance-of-common-areas\">Maintenance of Common Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount paid by the owners of the individual units of a property collectively for upkeeping the common areas is termed as common area maintenance of a property. Maintenance and upkeep of the common areas is a cumulative responsibility. The contributions which are done for this purpose are a fee which is to handle the management cost and costs of any damage or repair. Common Space maintenance can also be called the cost of operational management. If the property is on a lease, this amount is calculated as a load factor which gets adjusted in the overall rent.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-the-apartment-act-state-about-the-common-areas\">What does the Apartment Act state about the common areas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The common areas of a property cannot be divided and any of the owners or residents can ask for a portion of the common Space individually. Any such division will be considered invalid. Also, the co-owners cannot hinder or restrict the right of others over the common areas.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The association formed out of the owners has the right to access the common spaces but in the right hours for any repair or maintenance-related work. Any such task should be carried out in accordance with the Apartment Act and bye-laws of that particular state.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-developers-sell-the-common-roof-rights\">Can developers sell the common roof rights?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rooftop or terrace of a property comes under a common area and is meant to be accessed by the residents and owners. It has been witnessed that developers try to give access to a terrace or sell it for payment which is considered to be illegal. In the eyes of law, this comes as a disadvantage for residents who cannot access the rooftop or terrace. If the residents file a case for this, the developers can see themselves landing in trouble.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-real-estate-terms-you-should-know\">Important Real estate Terms You Should Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Commencement Certificate<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/what-is-commencement-certificate-gly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Commencement Certificate<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carpet Area<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/carpet-area-gly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Carpet Area<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brownfield Project<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/brownfield-projects-gly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What are Brownfield Project<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>built-up-area<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/built-up-area-gly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is built-up-area<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Debt to Income Ratio<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/debt-to-income-ratio-gly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Debt to Income Ratio<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Super Built-up Area<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/super-built-up-area-gly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Super Built-up Area<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual Statement of Rates<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/annual-statement-rate-gly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Annual Statement of Rates<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fixed Rate Home Loan<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/fixed-interest-rate-home-loan-gly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is a Fixed Rate Home Loan<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Written Down Value<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/written-down-value-gly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Written Down Value<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crowdfunding<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/what-is-crowdfunding-gly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Crowdfunding<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>What are considered common areas?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Common areas include sidewalks, swimming pools, hallways, community halls, parking lots, etc.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>What is a common area in a development?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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