In contrast to condominium units, common elements are not for the exclusive use of a particular unit owner, but rather available for use by all of the condominium owners and their tenants. Common elements consist of those things that are not described and registered as a condominium unit. Examples of common elements include the front lobby, exercise facilities, and outside gardens.
It is important to note that in some cases, common elements are or the exclusive use of a particular unit owner. These elements are called exclusive use common elements. For example, a balcony to a condominium unit may or may not be part of the actual unit. It would depend on the description and the boundaries set out in the declaration. If the balcony is not characterized as part of the condominium unit, it may be an exclusive use common element. That is to say, the balcony is for the exclusive use of that particular unit.
It is important to note that in some cases, common elements are or the exclusive use of a particular unit owner. These elements are called exclusive use common elements. For example, a balcony to a condominium unit may or may not be part of the actual unit. It would depend on the description and the boundaries set out in the declaration. If the balcony is not characterized as part of the condominium unit, it may be an exclusive use common element. That is to say, the balcony is for the exclusive use of that particular unit.