common areas
Public gathering zones
Common areas are spaces in a building or complex shared by all occupants rather than belonging to any individual unit.
In apartments and condominiums, common areas typically include lobbies, hallways, elevators, pools, and parking structures: HOA fees cover maintenance of common areas.
The term extends to shared spaces in offices, dormitories, and other multi-tenant properties.
- hallwaysInterior connecting passages
- shared facilitiesAmenities used by multiple parties
- loungeComfortable waiting room
- rec roomHome leisure area
- party roomSpace for social gatherings
reception · front desk · shared space · waiting room · lobby · atrium · courtyard · outdoor space · rooftop deck · foyer · breakroom · cafeteria · pavilions · galleries · shared amenities · mailroom · condominium · terrace
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- housekeepingcleaning, chores, dusting, dishes, dishwashing
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Individually owned assets
personal property · restricted areas · private residences · reserved spaces
common areaspersonal space
Comfort distance around oneself
bedrooms · living quarters · residential units · inner sanctum · back rooms
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