Property Management
We handle the legal affairs of your property in Türkiye under a power of attorney.
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Every case
matters to us.
Why property management?
Owning property calls for ongoing legal attention.
We began practicing law in Eminönü, acting for the owners of hans (traditional commercial buildings). In a han, ownership is often divided into shares; even the lease agreement for a single shop depends on a decision of the co-owners. The legal affairs of such a property do not end with one lawsuit; they go on for years.
Today we do the same work for owners with several properties and co-owners, and for foreign investors. Rent increases, tax and service charge obligations, official notifications and co-owner decisions follow one another, even when the owner is far away. In many countries this ongoing work is a service in its own right; we handle it as a whole, not matter by matter.
At our firm, property management is an extension of our real estate law practice; its limits are set by the power of attorney and a written agreement. Under the same power of attorney, we also arrange the repair of damage found when a tenant moves out, and maintenance when it falls due, with the owner approving the tradesperson and the price; the decisions remain with the owner. The headings below are not separate services; they are all part of the same ongoing work.
Who it is for
Turkish citizens living abroad, foreign investors who acquire property in Türkiye, families who become owners through inheritance, and portfolio owners with several units.
Legal representation
We are a law firm, not a real estate agency; we do not act as brokers. Every legal step, from the lease agreement to eviction, is handled by our lawyers.
Reporting and availability
Every month you receive a report on the legal and administrative status of all your properties: tenants and lease terms, move-out dates, ongoing legal matters, damage and the repairs needed. The report is prepared in the language you prefer. We work weekdays, 09:00 – 18:00; in urgent cases you can message your lawyer in charge on WhatsApp.
Single point of contact
8 parties · one lawyer in charge
Single point of contact:
your lawyer in charge
From tenants to tradespeople, from the Land Registry to the courts, one lawyer handles your dealings with every party on your behalf under a power of attorney. The decisions are yours.
Property owner
Abroad or in another city
Power of attorney
and instructions
Monthly
report
Tenant
lease · formal notice · damage
Tradespeople and contractors
repairs · maintenance · quotes
Building management
service charges · owners' meeting · neighbors
Insurance and utilities
DASK · claims · billing disputes
Your lawyer in charge
Çebi Hukuk & Danışmanlık
Turkish · English · Spanish
Land Registry Office
encumbrances · transfer · annotations
Municipality and tax office
property tax · tax returns · zoning
Mediation office
rent amount · adaptation · settlement
Court and enforcement office
eviction · collection · rent determination
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Scope of Services
The service falls into four groups, from leasing to sale; each heading lists the main legal tasks involved.
Tenancy
Legal Representation in Leasing
Contract Negotiation · Review of Tenant Documents · Signing under Power of Attorney
Lease Agreement
Legally Compliant Agreement · Deposit and Surety · Undertaking to Vacate
Rent Payment Follow-up
Formal Notice for Late Payment · Enforcement Proceedings · Payment Directly to the Owner's Account
Rent Increase and Adaptation
Increase in Line with the Law · Rent Determination Action · Adaptation Action
Eviction and Enforcement
Formal Notice · Eviction Action · Enforcement Proceedings
Protecting the property
Damage and Defect Disputes
Tenant Liability for Damage · Repair Obligations · Preservation of Evidence
Arranging Repairs and Maintenance
Damage Assessment at Move-Out · Claiming the Tenant's Share of Costs · Periodic Maintenance
Condominium and Service Charges
Service Charge and Expense Disputes · Representation at Owners' Meetings by Proxy · Neighbor Disputes
Legal Protection of Vacant Property
Official Notifications and Correspondence · Unlawful Occupation and Occupation Compensation · Condition Report
Administrative follow-up
Tax Obligations
Property Tax · Rental Income Tax · Coordination with Your Accountant
Insurance and Utility Disputes
Compulsory Earthquake Insurance (DASK) and Home Insurance · Insurance Claims · Billing Disputes
Reporting and Archive
Monthly Status Report · Digital Document Archive · Prior Approval for Every Step
Sale and registration
Legal Representation in Sales
Title Deed and Encumbrance Review · Sale Agreement · Title Deed Transfer under Power of Attorney
Protected and Historic Buildings
Applications to the Heritage Conservation Board · Cultural Property and Foundation Annotations · Repair and Use Permits
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How It Works
Getting started takes four steps; you make the decisions, and we handle the legal work on your behalf under a power of attorney.
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First Meeting and Review
Title Deed, Lease and Service Charge Status · On-Site Inspection · Scope
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Power of Attorney and Agreement
Written Scope and Fee · Limited Power of Attorney at a Consulate
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Document Handover and Notification
Copies of Title Deeds, Agreements and Policies · Notice of the Power of Attorney to the Tenant
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Ongoing Legal Follow-up
Monthly Report · Tracking Deadlines and Obligations · One Lawyer in Charge
Fees
Our fee is a percentage set according to the number of properties and the annual rental income; the percentage varies with the circumstances of your properties and is agreed in a written attorney fee agreement. We have no fixed fee schedule. Arranging repairs and maintenance is included in this percentage, and we charge no separate fee for it; invoices from tradespeople and contractors are issued directly in your name. Fees for eviction, enforcement proceedings, mediation and litigation are set separately and in writing in advance.
The fee is set at no less than the Minimum Attorney Fee Tariff in force. You can write to us for a quote based on your properties.
The number of properties and the province and district where they are located
Which are rented and which are vacant, and the approximate annual rental income
Brief details of any ongoing dispute, enforcement proceedings or lawsuit
The language in which you would like the monthly report prepared
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to come to Türkiye?
As a rule, no. Under a power of attorney that you grant at a Turkish consulate abroad, or before a notary in your country with an apostille, we handle lease agreements, unpaid rent claims, eviction and title deed transactions on your behalf. A power of attorney drawn up in a foreign language requires a notarized Turkish translation. We define the scope of the power of attorney together with you in advance.
What if I already have a tenant?
We review the existing agreement, propose any necessary changes and represent you in dealings with the tenant under a power of attorney.
Whose account is the rent paid into?
The rent is paid directly into your account; no rent passes through our firm's accounts. We track late payments and, when necessary, handle formal notices and enforcement proceedings on your instructions.
What if the property has several co-owners?
We represent the co-owners who grant us a power of attorney. Where a property is owned in shares, decisions such as signing a lease agreement are made by a majority of both shares and co-owners; we handle correspondence with the other co-owners on your instructions. We do not jointly represent co-owners whose interests conflict in the same matter.