Apartment & Complex Management Blog

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What Is a Common Area? Which Places Are Considered Common?

Who owns the common areas, and how can they be used? Is it possible for an owner to allocate a common area for personal use? In this article, we clarify the legal definition and usage rules of common areas.

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Legal Rights Against a Neighbor's Disturbing Behavior

One of the most common problems in apartment living is disturbing behavior by neighbors. Owners have legal rights against noise, misuse of common areas, or repeated violations.

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How Is Late-Payment Interest on Dues Legally Applied?

A late-payment interest may be requested from an owner who does not pay their dues on time. However, how the rate is calculated and under what conditions it is applied is often unknown.

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Objection to a Board Decision and the Annulment Lawsuit

When the board of unit owners takes a decision, an owner opposed to it is not helpless. Decisions contrary to the law or the management plan may be annulled in court.

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The Tenant's Responsibilities Under the Turkish Condominium Law

A tenant living in an apartment lives together not only with the landlord but with all the residents of the building. The Turkish Condominium Law also imposes certain obligations on the tenant.