New regulations aimed at tackling excessive maintenance fees in apartment buildings and residential complexes across Türkiye are expected to limit arbitrary fee increases and reduce disputes between property owners, tenants and site managements, according to real estate lawyers and industry representatives.
The measures are included in a recently enacted law amending the Land Registry Law and several related regulations. The legislation, prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, was published in the Official Gazette.
While provisions concerning ground and foundation survey organizations will take effect on Dec. 31, 2026, the remaining amendments entered into force on May 22.
The changes come amid growing concerns over rising maintenance fees, particularly in large residential complexes where residents have complained about high charges and limited oversight of management decisions.
Ali Güvenç Kiraz, president of the Real Estate Law Association, said the amendments to the Condominium Ownership Law address long-standing concerns related to apartment and residential complex managements.
