What are common elements in a condominium?

In a condominium, common elements refer to shared areas that are accessible to all unit owners but are not contained within the individual units themselves. These can include amenities such as hallways, elevators, swimming pools, gyms, gardens, and parking lots. Such areas are jointly owned by all the unit owners and are maintained by the homeowners' association. This sharing contributes to the communal nature of condominium living, differentiating it from other forms of property ownership where exclusive ownership of all areas is typically the norm.

On the other hand, areas exclusively owned by individual unit owners pertain to the private spaces within each unit, while spaces designated for storage by each owner might be considered personal property and are not classified as common elements. Areas that are never transferred with the unit would relate to different legal rights or easements attached to the property but do not reflect the typical function of what is deemed common within a condominium setting.