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common area

Most often used in reference to the property and liability coverages for apartments, condominiums, townhouses, cooperatives, and other related risks. Common areas are those areas not specifically owned by a tenant or individual property owner, but are owned either by the landlord or all the occupant-owners, or are under the control of the landlord or association. Common areas are open to all. The most common examples are hallways, parking areas, and recreational facilities.