In a condominium, 'common elements' refer to the portions of the property not owned individually by unit owners but in which an indivisible interest is held by all unit owners. These generally include the grounds, parking areas, recreational facilities, and external structure of the building.
A Community Association is an organization of property owners dedicated to managing common interests and elements within a residential community, such as condominiums or subdivisions.
A Condominium Owner's Association (COA) is an organization of all unit owners within a condominium, established to oversee and manage the common elements and enforce the community bylaws.
A Homeowners' Association (HOA) is an organization created by a real estate developer for the purpose of marketing, managing, and selling homes and lots in a residential subdivision. Most HOA structures include a volunteer board of directors elected by the members.
