Apartment & Complex Management Blog

Güncel & Mevzuat

2026 Apartment Management Regulations: New Rules and Penalties

Apartment management is becoming a more technical and legal task each year. In 2026, there are current rules, responsibilities, and penalties that managers need to know.

13 Haz 2026 2 dk 493

Komşuluk & Ortak Alan

Installing an Electric Vehicle Charging Station in an Apartment Parking Lot

As the number of electric vehicles increases, charging stations have become the most-discussed topic in apartment parking lots. A correct installation requires planning — from permits to pricing.

13 Haz 2026 2 dk 141

Aidat & Tahsilat

How to Prepare an Operating Project? Dues Budget Guide

For dues to rest on a solid foundation, an operating project is essential. Dues set without an estimated expense budget are both unfair and open to objection.

13 Haz 2026 2 dk 67

Personel & İşletme

Concierge Salary, Fringe Benefits, and the Impact of the Minimum Wage

The concierge salary is one of the biggest items in the apartment budget and is directly linked to the minimum wage. Fringe benefits and residence allocation are also added to the cost.

10 Haz 2026 2 dk 84

Yönetim Rehberi

How Is Manager Change and Handover Done?

When the manager changes, without a proper handover the accounts get confused and responsibilities become unclear. A good handover protects both the old and new manager.

10 Haz 2026 2 dk 59

Güncel & Mevzuat

Electric Vehicle Charging Legislation: KMK and Parking Regulations

Charging station installation in an apartment is subject not only to neighbor consent but also to a range of legislation. The KMK, parking regulations, and energy rules come into play.

10 Haz 2026 2 dk 125

Komşuluk & Ortak Alan

EV Charging Station Installation: Legal Permit and Required Majority

After the ministry circular, EV charging units installed in common areas are considered a "useful innovation" under KMK Art. 42; a decision can be made by the number-and-land-share (dual) majority of unit owners.

10 Haz 2026 3 dk 270

Aidat & Tahsilat

Are Dues Increases Legal? Can the Manager Raise Dues Without Limit?

One of the most debated questions each year is: "Can the manager raise the dues as much as they want?" The answer is clear: no. The authority to raise dues belongs not to the manager but to the board of unit owners.

10 Haz 2026 2 dk 92

Hukuk & KMK

How Is the Board of Unit Owners Convened? A Guide to Decision Quorums

The board of unit owners is the most fundamental body of apartment and residential complex management. Which decision requires how many votes is often confused, and flawed decisions become the subject of annulment lawsuits.

10 Haz 2026 3 dk 114

Aidat & Tahsilat

What to Do About a Neighbor Who Doesn't Pay Dues: The Enforcement Process Step by Step

The biggest problem for apartment managements is unit owners who fail to pay their dues. Even a small number of defaulters can strain the building's budget.

10 Haz 2026 3 dk 71

Personel & İşletme

Occupational Health and Safety: The Manager's Responsibility

Apartments that employ personnel carry occupational health and safety obligations. Neglecting occupational safety leaves the manager facing heavy responsibility in the event of a work accident.

07 Haz 2026 2 dk 62

Yönetim Rehberi

How Is the Decision Book Kept? Legal Requirements

The decision book is the official record of the board of unit owners' decisions and is the foundation of legal proof. A poorly kept book makes the validity of decisions disputable.

07 Haz 2026 2 dk 68