The registration of a plan of subdivision, which contains common area, in an:

automatically creates an "owners corporation" (previously known as the "body corporate").

Common property is held by the registered owners of individual lots as tenants in common and usually includes gardens, walkways, foyers, storage areas, elevators, stairs, driveways, and communal facilities such as gymnasiums, swimming pools, recreational areas, meeting rooms and air space.

An owners corporation has statutory rights and obligations for:

This chapter will focus on the rights and responsibilities of people working and living in these communities and the dispute resolution processes that are available.