Courier Threatened with 21 Million Won Fine for Elevator Scratches Sparks Controversy

An apartment complex has sparked controversy after posting a notice warning couriers that they would be held liable for tens of millions of won if they scratch the elevator.

Can they actually demand this kind of money?

Well, to give you the conclusion first, it is difficult for the apartment management to unilaterally set a penalty and demand money directly.

Recently, an online community shared an apartment notice stating that if a courier scratches the elevator, a penalty of 21 million won will be imposed.

Since the apartment resident representative council has the authority to set guidelines for the use of common facilities such as parking lots and elevators, it is permissible to regulate how delivery vehicles access the complex or set rules for using shared facilities.

In fact, there have been several cases in the past where conflicts arose with couriers, such as blocking delivery vehicles from entering ground-level areas or demanding elevator usage fees.

However, setting rules for the use of common facilities and imposing fines or penalties are two entirely different matters.

Fines are imposed by administrative agencies in accordance with the law, and penalties are also sentenced by courts through criminal trials. Therefore, it is difficult for the apartment side to arbitrarily set an amount and impose it on a courier.

If a courier actually damages the elevator and causes losses, legal procedures such as filing for civil damages must be followed.

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