Here in Southern California, it is commonly, but not always:

Condos are ownership of individual units in a multi-unit structure, combined with joint ownership of commonly used property such as sidewalks, hallways and stairs, etc. - the upkeep of which is proportioned amongst the owners.  They generally have one street address; differentiating the individual's unit by a Number/Letter Designation.  I.e. owning an apartment in a highrise, a duplex or larger.

Townhouses/townhomes are similar but the ownership is slightly different in that each attached unit has a separate street address.  The owner claims title to the individual portion of the land they occupy as well as the combined joint ownership of the common areas; hence, no one can own nor lives above you.

Keep in mind...  I am NOT an attorney..  just a long-standing broker who shares her knowledge gleaned from many years of observation.

For additional insight, we can easily contact a title company for their research.

Joan (joni) Trossen, [E-MAIL]
Not Your Ordinary So. CA - Riverside / San Bernardino County - Broker / Agent
40 years of service
I want to be your Southern California Realtor®
909 . 653 . 4341

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