08.01.2026 08:50
A new regulatory framework is being prepared regarding excessive fee increases and irregular structures in site management companies. According to the regulation, site managers will only be able to increase fees by the Rate of Revaluation (YDO) at the beginning of the year, and it will be mandatory for the condominium owners' assembly to convene within 3 months to finalize the new amount.
After complaints about the high increases in site and apartment fees and arbitrary management practices, a comprehensive legislative regulation has been prepared. Changes within the scope of the omnibus bill are expected to be presented to the Parliament's agenda.
Although the current version of the Condominium Law grants the authority to collect fees to the management board, there was no limitation regarding the determination of the fee amount. The determined fee amount would become definitive if no written objection was made within 7 days after it was notified to the residents of the site.
MANAGERS WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO INCREASE BY THE REVALUATION RATE
With the planned regulation, site managers will only be able to increase the fees at the beginning of the year by the amount determined by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance and put into effect with the approval of the President.
To finalize this rate or the new amount to be determined according to the size and needs of the site, it will be mandatory for the condominium owners' assembly to meet within 3 months.
“50%+1” CONDITION FOR DECISION
In the new system, for decisions such as fees to be made, a majority of 50%+1 of the site residents will be required in the first meeting. If this participation cannot be achieved, the amount determined by the majority of those present in the second meeting will become definitive as the new fee.
MAJORITY CONDITION FOR MANAGEMENT PLAN CHANGE IS REDUCED
In collective buildings, the condition of a 4/5 majority required in the representatives' assembly on behalf of the condominium owners for changing management plans will be regulated as 2/3. With this change, it is aimed to facilitate the gathering and decision-making processes of site managements and to reduce the difficulties and disruptions experienced.
SITE MANAGEMENT COMPANIES WILL BE UNDER MINISTRY SUPERVISION
With the "Draft Law on the Provision of Management and Supervision Services in Residences," the business processes of companies providing site management services will be redefined. These companies will be subject to the supervision of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change.
Companies will be certified and registered according to their capacities. Representatives, facility managers, and auditors will be required to participate in periodic training. Auditors authorized by the ministry will audit the companies and the services they provide at least once a year.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THOSE WHO INCREASE BEYOND THE LIMIT?
The draft law covers all site residents, regardless of whether they are homeowners or tenants. The most curious issue for citizens whose fees have been increased by up to 50% is how the regulation will be implemented.
Experts state that these details will become clear once the law passes through the Parliament and that retroactive actions may not be possible. However, it is noted that if the advisory board established determines the validity date based on the requests from the public starting from the beginning of the year, the demands of site residents who feel aggrieved by the increases may be met.