It can be quite frustrating to receive a penalty notice from building management, especially when your children were simply playing quietly near your apartment door. Under Dubai’s Law No. 6 of 2019, which governs jointly owned real property, management companies operate based on a set of "Building Management Regulations" approved by RERA. These regulations dictate how common areas are used and outline the conduct expected of occupants. If your specific building’s bylaws explicitly restrict activities in corridors or hallways, the management entity is technically within its rights to enforce those rules, provided they are acting in accordance with the established community guidelines.

To determine if the Dh1,000 fine is valid, you should first review the Building Management Regulations you received when you took possession of your property. These documents define what constitutes a "common part" and what specific behaviors are prohibited. If you feel the fine is unjust or the management has overstepped its authority, you have the right to contest it. This process usually starts by filing a dispute with your building’s Owners’ Association. If an internal resolution isn't possible, you can escalate the matter by lodging a formal complaint through the Dubai Land Department’s official portal or the Dubai REST app.