A recurring point of contention in residential housing societies involves the restriction of common amenities based on flat size. Legal experts and property regulations clarify that facilities such as swimming pools, gymnasiums, lifts, and open spaces are categorized as 'common areas.' Under standard property law, these areas are owned collectively by all members of the housing society.

Because these facilities are part of the undivided interest of the property, individual flat owners hold a legal right to access them. Consequently, housing management committees generally lack the legal authority to deny access to these amenities based on the square footage or size of a resident's flat. While some societies have attempted to implement tiered access or usage fees based on unit size, such policies often face legal challenges if they infringe upon the basic ownership rights of the residents. Disputes typically arise when management committees attempt to prioritize larger unit owners or restrict access to smaller unit owners to manage overcrowding or maintenance costs. However, the prevailing legal consensus emphasizes that the right to use common property is tied to membership in the society rather than the specific dimensions of a private residence.