Define: Common Areas
What does "Common Areas" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 4 definitions across 4 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (AMAZON COM INC, seen in 1 filing)
Common Areas means areas and facilities outside the Premises that are provided and designated by Lessor from time to time for the general use and convenience of tenant and of other tenants of the Building and their respective authorized representatives, guests, and invitees.
Source: AMAZON COM INC S-1
Definition 2 (CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., seen in 1 filing)
Common Areas means all areas and facilities within the Park exclusive of the Premises and the other portions of the Park leased exclusively to other tenants. The Common Areas include, but are not limited to, parking areas, access and perimeter roads, sidewalks, landscaped areas and similar areas and facilities.
Source: CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 10-K
Definition 3 (Arista Networks, Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Common Areas means all areas within the Building and exterior areas in the Project which are not held for exclusive use by persons entitled to occupy space, including without limitation parking areas and structures, driveways, sidewalks, landscaped and planted areas, hallways and interior stairwells not located within the premises of any tenant in the Building, common electrical rooms, entrances and lobbies, elevators, and restrooms in the Building not located within the Premises, electrical rooms within the Building, and all other exterior appurtenant areas and improvements within the Project provided by Landlord for the common use of Landlord and tenants in the Project and their respective employees and invitees.
Source: Arista Networks, Inc. S-1
Definition 4 (Bloom Energy Corp, seen in 1 filing)
Common Areas means all areas and facilities outside the Premises and other buildings on the land owned by Landlord adjacent to the Premises and within the exterior boundary lines of such land, including, parking areas, loading and unloading areas, trash areas, roadways, sidewalks, walkways, parkways, the amphitheatre, volleyball court and landscaped areas.
Source: Bloom Energy Corp S-1
Data extracted from 5 SEC EDGAR filings across 4 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.