Section 2(1)(m) in Jammu and Kashmir Real Estates (Regulation and Development) Act, 2018
(m)"common areas" mean-(i)the entire land for the real estate project or where the project is developed in phases and registration under this Act is sought for a phase the entire land for that phase ;(ii)the staircases, lifts, staircase and lift lobbies, fire escapes, and common entrances and exits of buildings ;(iii)the common basements, terraces, parks, play areas, open parking areas and common storage spaces ;(iv)the premises for the lodging of persons employed for the management of the property including accommodation for watch and ward staffs or for the lodging of community service personnel ;(v)installations of central services such as electricity, gas, water and sanitation, airconditioning and incinerating system for water conservation and renewable energy ;(vi)the water tanks, sumps, motors, fans, compressors, ducts and all apparatus connected with installations for common use ;(vii)all community and commercial facilities as provided in the real estate project ;(viii)all other portions of the project necessary or convenient for its maintenance, safety, etc. and in common use ;