Is the driveway of a townhouse garage common property of a condominium?

Answer 1

Read your governing documents to determine who owns the driveway.

If you have exclusive use of it, it may be limited common area.

If others also use the same driveway, it may be common area.

However, it's also possible that you own it individually, but this is the least common option.

Answer

There are many variables and the following is one type of arrangement. Generally, if the townhouse style garage is for use of a single unit the single driveway use would be exclusive unless there are side-by-side garages with an extra wide driveway. In that case the driveway would be shared. In either case it is not likely the driveway would be considered part of the common areas of the condominium.

You should review your deed to determine if you have an exclusive right to the driveway. Any exclusive rights should be mentioned in the deed. If you still have questions you should call the attorney who represented you at your time of purchase. Parking rights are an important issue relating to the purchase of a condominium unit. You should have known your rights before you moved in. Your particular parking rights should be detailed in the title examination performed at the time of purchase.

If you are thinking of buying a unit you can contact the unit owner's association to inquire about parking for any particular unit or in general.