Residential complex management in Turkey

Residential complex management in Turkey

Owning a property in residential complexes in Turkish cities, guarantees the provision of housing with high specifications of safety and services. The residential complex manager must well managed it to maintain the level of the housing complex and raise the level of satisfaction of the residents of the complex in general. Therefore, in this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about the residential complex management in Turkey.

What is the law of residential complex management in Turkey?

The management of residential complexes means the management of the necessary and significant works for the continuation of the basic and on-site facilities, to serve the residents to the fullest and meet their needs.

Moreover, these works differ from one complex to another. However, they generally include cleaning, maintenance and guarding, managing public facilities, and organizing their use.

The Turkish laws for the management of residential complexes have been developed. And the most important of which is Floor Property Law.

In addition, in Turkish law, the landlords are the highest legal authority in the property, who identify the managers, approve the management plans and periodically evaluate the performance of the department.

Assignment the director of the residential complex in Turkey:

The assignment of management for residential complexes and buildings is mandatory as Article 34 of the Floor Property Law states:

The owners of the property have to assign a manager of the property if the property consists of eight or more parts of an independent property. However, if these parts are under the ownership of one owner, the owner is the legal manager of the property.

Moreover, in residential complexes, the law allows landlords to assign managers from among or outside the owners. However, this should be in conformity with the owners, who constitute the legal authority in the management of the complex.

On the other hand, if the owners do not assign a manager of a residential complex or do not agree to appoint a principal property manager; A property manager may be appointed by the Magistrate’s Court, if one of the owners applies to the magistrate’s court.

The statutory term of office of the complex manager is one year; After which the Council of Owners reappoint the manager of the apartment complex. And if the manager is appointed by a decision of the Magistrate’s Court; The statutory term of office is six months.

The complex manager is a legal agent for all owners and can represent them collectively. In return, he has to inform the Council of Owners of any development in the residential compound.

On the other hand, the manager is not financially liable for any compensation or financial penalty imposed on the owners. And in the event of failure to perform his financial obligations; He can request the termination of his contract and claim his damages from the Board of Owners, in accordance with the law.

Tasks of managing the residential complex:

Article 35 of the Floor Property Law states that the tasks of the managers of the residential complex are defined in the management plan unless otherwise provided in the plan. And the managers of the residential complexes perform the following tasks:

Implementation of decisions issued by the owners’ council.
Conclusion of insurance on the main property.
Take the necessary measures to achieve, preserve and maintain the use of the primary property.
Carrying out the general work of the main property administration; The manager will raise a sum of money as a payment for maintenance and cleaning work and pay insurance on time for all payments in the plan.
The manager works to pay all debts and payments resulting from the management of the housing complex. In addition, the director collects the rents of the leased real estate parts; In case he is authorized to do so by the owners.
Receipt all notifications related to the main property.
Taking the necessary measures to ensure that there is no derogation from any right in respect of the main property.
Following up on the invitations and executive procedures of the owner who defaulted on debt payments.
Opening a bank account in his name and, in the capacity of the main property manager, in order to deposit the payments collected.
Inviting the owners of the shares of apartments to the meeting of the Council of Owners
Ensuring the operation of elevators in the main property.