Complaining about noise, waste, and smoking in the main entrance: what authority to contact
In the heart of Kazakhstan's residential communities, maintaining order and respect for shared spaces is essential. Here's a breakdown of some common fines that may be imposed for violating apartment building rules.
While the exact amounts can vary, it's important to note that the law works to ensure a balanced and peaceful living environment.
Noise Regulations
Loud music after 22:00 or renovation work with a drill early in the morning on a weekend can disrupt the peace and quiet of your neighbours. Such actions may result in a fine of nearly 20,000 tenge.
Trash Disposal
Leaving trash by the doors can be a nuisance, potentially emitting odours and attracting insects. This violation can lead to a fine of nearly 40,000 tenge.
Smoking and Alcohol Consumption
Smoking and drinking alcohol in the stairwell or common corridors can be harmful to both hygiene and neighbours. Such actions can result in a fine of 20,000 to 60,000 tenge.
Pet Regulations
Walking pets in the stairwell or leaving cages with birds by the elevator is a violation of order and can lead to a fine of around 40,000 tenge.
Cluttering Stairwells
Cluttering stairwells with items such as strollers, boxes, bicycles, and building materials is not only inconvenient but also dangerous. This can hinder firefighters and residents from exiting the building quickly in case of an emergency. Such actions can result in a fine of 39,000 to 78,000 tenge.
Aggressive Behaviour
Aggressive and rude behaviour, such as regularly insulting neighbours, can be qualified as minor hooliganism, and fines and administrative arrest are also prescribed for this.
Vandalism
Vandalism and property damage in an apartment building, such as defaced walls, broken mailboxes, or handrails, can result in a fine of nearly 200,000 tenge and even up to a month's arrest if such actions are repeated.
For authoritative details, contacting local government housing offices or legal advisors familiar with Kazakhstan’s residential property laws would be necessary. If facing issues, document the violations with photos or videos, contact your managing company or TSC, call the police at 102 or 112, or summon your local officer.
Sources:
- Liter.kz (for information on fines related to apartment building violations)
- Krisha.kz (for additional information on apartment building fines)
Maintaining a pleasant home-and-garden lifestyle within apartment buildings is crucial, and this includes respecting communal spaces. For instance, leaving trash unattended can lead to fines similar to 40,000 tenge, signifying the importance of proper trash disposal. Furthermore, if one decides to transform their home into a mini home-improvement project by using power tools early in the morning on weekends, they may face fines around 20,000 tenge as noise regulations are strict to preserve peace.
