Apartment & Complex Management Blog

Komşuluk & Ortak Alan

Noise Problem in an Apartment: Legal Limits and Solution

Noise is the most complained-about problem in apartment living. Which noise is normal, and which is a legal violation? Where is the complaint made?

14 May 2026 2 dk 56

Yönetim Rehberi

New Building Management Setup: Starting from Scratch

Setting up management from scratch in a newly delivered building is critical for starting correctly. The first board, manager election, dues, and establishing order are determined at this stage.

11 May 2026 2 dk 47

Güncel & Mevzuat

Fire Safety in an Apartment and Legal Obligations

Fire safety is a vital but often neglected topic in an apartment. Fire extinguishers, installations, and escape routes are subject to specific rules.

11 May 2026 2 dk 66

Komşuluk & Ortak Alan

Roof, Facade, and Common-Area Repairs: Who Pays?

When the roof leaks or the facade requires repair, the argument "why should I pay, this doesn't concern my floor" arises. However, common-area repairs concern all owners.

11 May 2026 2 dk 73

Komşuluk & Ortak Alan

The Apartment Garden and Rules for Using Common Areas

The garden is the common area most often subject to attempts at appropriation. Can the ground-floor resident reserve the garden for their own use, and how does everyone benefit from it?

08 May 2026 2 dk 807

Komşuluk & Ortak Alan

Elevator Use and Fault Responsibility

The elevator is one of the most critical common pieces of equipment in an apartment. Whose responsibility is maintenance, who pays for a fault, and is annual inspection mandatory?

05 May 2026 2 dk 70

Komşuluk & Ortak Alan

Unauthorized Construction and Interference on Common Areas

What KMK says about unauthorized construction and interference on common areas of apartments and complexes — legal remedies and manager duties.

02 May 2026 2 dk 75