Is it forbidden to put things in the common area of the apartment?

In apartment buildings, it is common to leave personal items in common areas such as stairwells, corridors and shelters. But the use of these areas outside their intended purpose can adversely affect both the rights of the owners of other floors and the safety of the premises

Can I leave things on stairs and hallways?

According to Article 18 of the Law on Condominium, the owners of condominiums are obliged not to violate each other's rights when using common premises.

Therefore, it is not appropriate to leave shoe racks, lockers, bicycles, parcels or similar items in such a way as to obstruct the passage or restrict the use of the common area.

In particular, it should be noted that stairs and corridors are emergency exits and transport routes.

Can I put things in shelters?

Shelters must be used for the purposes set out in the legislation. Making it an area where personal belongings are stored may be contrary to the purpose of using the shelter.

Is it risky in terms of fire safety?

Items left in common areas can narrow passageways and make evacuation difficult in the event of a fire or other emergency. The presence of particularly flammable materials in these areas poses a serious safety risk.

What can the manager do?

the management plan for the use of common areas and decisions of the board of floor owners can be taken into account. If illegal use continues, the necessary operations can be carried out within the scope of the KMK to restore the common area.

Regular notification of such rules to all apartment owners can also prevent disputes that may occur in the management of apartments. Through Biyos, you can easily communicate your announcements to all residents, making apartment rules more accessible to everyone.

In short: Apartment common areas are not personal storage space. Removing items from common areas, especially affecting transit and escape routes, is important both for the rights of floor owners and for building security.