Colorado Land Surveyor Practice Exam

Which feature is NOT typically included in the general common elements of a condominium?

1. Individual balconies

2. Common parking areas

3. Main walls of the building

4. Elevators and central services

The correct answer is: Individual balconies

In a condominium, the general common elements are typically defined as areas and features that are shared among all unit owners, and these are maintained collectively. Common parking areas, main walls of the building, and elevators and central services are classic examples of features included in the condominium’s common elements, as they serve the entire condo community and are not owned individually by any one unit owner. Individual balconies, however, are usually considered part of the private domain of the unit they are attached to. Therefore, while they provide amenity value to the residents, they do not typically fall under the common elements shared by all. Each unit owner is usually responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of their own balcony, distinguishing it from the shared areas like parking lots or shared hallways. This distinction clarifies why individual balconies are not included in the general common elements of a condominium.