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Patricia purchases a condominium unit in a registered development in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Under the New Jersey Condominium Act, which of the following best describes Patricia's ownership interest in the building's lobby and hallways?

Correct Answer

D) Patricia holds an undivided percentage interest in the common elements as a tenant in common with all other unit owners.

Under the New Jersey Condominium Act (N.J.S.A. 46:8B-1 et seq.), each unit owner holds fee simple title to their individual unit and an undivided percentage interest in the common elements as a tenant in common with all other unit owners. The lobby, hallways, and other common areas are owned collectively by all unit owners in proportion to their respective percentage interests defined in the master deed.

Answer Options
A
Patricia owns an exclusive easement over the common elements for her personal use.
B
The condominium association holds fee simple title to all common elements on behalf of unit owners.
C
Patricia has a leasehold interest in the common elements that expires when she sells her unit.
D
Patricia holds an undivided percentage interest in the common elements as a tenant in common with all other unit owners.

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