Repairing an apartment without permission: How much is the fine?

Based on Clause 1, Article 4 of Decree 69/2021/ND-CP stipulating the principles for renovating and rebuilding apartment buildings as follows:

- The renovation and rebuilding of apartment buildings must be implemented according to a project, associated with urban renovation and upgrading, in line with construction planning, land use planning, housing development programs, and renovation and rebuilding plans for apartment buildings approved by competent authorities.

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Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 66 of Decree 139/2017/ND-CP on violations of regulations on the management and use of apartment buildings as follows:

A fine ranging from VND 30,000,000 to VND 40,000,000 shall be imposed for any of the following acts:

+ Arbitrarily changing the load-bearing structure or design of the privately-owned part of the apartment building;

+ Using apartments for non-residential purposes;

+ Using areas and equipment belonging to common ownership or use for private purposes.

In addition, Clause 10, Article 66 of Decree 139/2017/ND-CP stipulates the remedial measures for arbitrarily changing the load-bearing structure or design of the privately-owned part of the apartment building, which is to restore the original state or to dismantle the violating construction or part of the construction.

Thus, according to the current regulations, when renovating and rebuilding apartment buildings, it must be carried out according to construction planning, land use planning, housing development programs, and renovation and rebuilding plans for apartment buildings and approved by competent authorities.

Arbitrary repair or alteration of the design of the privately-owned part of the apartment building is not allowed, and the fine for this act ranges from VND 30,000,000 to VND 40,000,000, and remedial measures to restore the original state must be implemented.

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