08.01.2026 16:52
Preparations for the new regulation aimed at preventing exorbitant increases in site fees are nearing completion. According to the proposal expected to be presented to the Parliament, fee increases will be limited to the annual revaluation rate. Additionally, the inspection and certification requirements for site management companies will also be tightened.
A new regulation aimed at preventing exorbitant increases in site fees has been initiated. The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change is nearing the completion of the legislative work it has prepared. The regulation is expected to be presented to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey as a proposal in the near future.
According to the proposal, site managements will only be able to increase fees by the rate of re-evaluation at the beginning of the year. Thus, it is aimed to prevent unlimited increases in fee amounts.
MEETING OF THE OWNERS' ASSEMBLY WILL BE MANDATORY
The regulation also foresees a new process regarding the finalization of the new fee amount. Accordingly, it will become mandatory for the owners' assembly to meet within a maximum of 3 months to determine the fee increase.
A majority of 50%+1 will be required to make a decision at the meeting. If this majority cannot be achieved, a decision can be made by the majority of those present at the second meeting.
THERE WAS NO LIMITATION IN THE CURRENT PRACTICE
Currently, although the authority to collect fees in sites lies with the management board, there was no upper limit regarding the determination of the fee amount. After the determined fee amount is communicated to the site residents, if no written objection is made within 7 days, the new amount becomes final.
STRICT MONITORING OF SITE MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
According to NTV's news; the new regulation covers not only fee increases but also the operations of site management companies. Accordingly, management companies will be placed under strict supervision, and their business processes will be redefined.
Companies will be certified and registered according to their capacities. Additionally, representatives, facility managers, and auditors will be required to participate in periodic training.
It is planned that the auditors authorized by the ministry will inspect the companies and the services they provide at least once a year.