Our Services

About Us

Get a Quote

This help desk is a free resource intended for discussion purposes only. Neither BOMA, its chapters, affiliates, or Extreme Measures Inc.® are responsible for the information, comments or opinions expressed herein. For complete information, refer to the official publications of the standards themselves.

FAQ & Read-Me Articles: BOMA Office Standards Overview; BOMA Industrial Standards Overview; BOMA Retail Standards Overview; BOMA Multi-Family & Hospitality Standards Overview; BOMA Mixed-Use Overview; BOMA Gross Areas Overview; IPMS: All Buildings Standard Overview; Alternative Measurement Methods; Glossary of Industry Terms; What are as-built drawings/models?; Understanding CAD, BIM & Digital Twins; Resolving area disputes between tenants and landlords; Where to get measurement standards publications

Forum Categories BOMA 2010 - Multi-Unit Residential Question

How to treat common area in a multi-tenant residential building

Michel Sakal: GKC Architects; January 11, 2016

Is common area in multi-tenant residential buildings treated in a similar manner as common area in a multi-tenant office building?

David Fingret: Extreme Measures Inc.; January 11, 2016

Hi Michel,

No it is not the same. In the BOMA Residential Standard, common area is not proportionately allocated to occupants whereas in the BOMA Office Standard it is.