Apartment & Complex Management Blog

Hukuk & KMK

The Duty to Maintain and Protect the Main Property

The roof leaks and the façade is crumbling — who takes care of it? Who is responsible for maintaining and protecting the main property? We explain the rules on protecting the common structure based on KMK Art. 19.

08 Eyl 2026 4 dk 8

Hukuk & KMK

What Is a Common Area? Which Places Are Common by Law?

In an apartment, the roof, stairs, garden and elevator belong to everyone but no one can appropriate them alone. Which places are common by law, how are they used, and who pays for their expenses? A guide to KMK Art. 4 and Art. 16.

02 Eyl 2026 4 dk 8

Hukuk & KMK

What Are Independent Unit and Appurtenance? Difference from Common Area

Whose is the storage attached to an apartment, is the roof common, is the parking area an independent unit? For these frequently confused questions in an apartment, a clear distinction of the concepts independent unit, appurtenance and common area under the KMK.

01 Eyl 2026 4 dk 10

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 103

Hukuk & KMK

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.

04 Haz 2026 2 dk 41

Personel & İşletme

Concierge Apartment: Legal Status and Use

The concierge apartment is a frequently debated topic in apartment buildings: to whom does it belong, how is it used, and what is done if it is empty? In this article, we clarify the legal status and use of the concierge apartment.

20 May 2026 2 dk 63

Komşuluk & Ortak Alan

Common Parking Lot Use and Parking Problems

The parking lot is the most frequent site of dispute in apartments. Who parks where, and whether it is possible to allocate a specific space, are constantly debated.

17 May 2026 2 dk 53

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 33