Is it illegal to implement access control on property?

Legal analysis: If only the owner is forced to apply for an access card, it may be morally justified if the price is reasonable, but if the access card is expensive and mandatory, it has violated the relevant provisions in the Civil Code, and the owner can sue the property.

Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 279 An owner may not change his residence into a business house in violation of laws, regulations and management regulations. If the owner changes the house into a business house, in addition to complying with laws, regulations and management regulations, it shall also be unanimously agreed by the interested owners.

Article 280 The decisions of the owners' congress or the owners' committee are legally binding on the owners. If the decision made by the owners' congress or the owners' committee infringes on the legitimate rights and interests of the owners, the infringed owners may request the people's court to revoke it.