Crackdown in some Dubai communities will begin to stop overcrowding of residential apartments, according to Trakhees. The random inspections will include Dubai communities Palm Jumeirah, International City, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Discovery Gardens. Overcrowding in residential units is a 'serious violation' against community rules and regulations according to Trakhees. The allowed maximum occupancy limit for apartments is 200 sq ft for each person and the limit per property is based on the unit size.
“Inspectors will carry out regular and random inspections to ensure and verify the compliance of the regulations in concerned community properties. Violations will be dealt with in the form of financial penalty. If not rectified within the allowed period, all the services to the said unit will be disconnected,” the Trakhees notice said.
As per Trakhees guidelines, the maximum capacity for studio units is two to three people, one bedroom is four to five people and two bedroom is six to seven people. The penalty imposed will depend on the number of violations.
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