As a general rule, the common areas in a condominium complex are held under co-tenancy, rather than joint tenancy, by all of the owners of the individual units.

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Co-tenancy means that multiple individuals (in this case, the owners of the individual units) own a property together, but each has an undivided interest in the property. Joint tenancy, on the other hand, means that each owner has an equal and undivided interest in the property. Common areas in a condominium complex are typically held under co-tenancy because each owner has an undivided interest in using those areas, but they do not necessarily own an equal portion of them.

As a General Rule, the Common Areas in a Condominium