If you are renting or buying an apartment in Turkey, you will encounter the aidat — a monthly fee paid to the building's management to cover common area maintenance, cleaning, elevator servicing, and the kapıcı (caretaker) salary.
What Does Aidat Cover?
Standard aidat covers cleaning and maintenance of common areas (stairwells, lobby, garden), electricity for common areas, elevator service contracts, kapıcı salary and accommodation, building insurance, and a reserve fund for larger repairs.
How Much Is It?
Aidat ranges enormously by building type. A modest older apartment in Kadıköy might charge ₺1,500–₺3,000 per month. A luxury complex in Ataşehir with pool, gym, and 24-hour security can charge ₺8,000–₺20,000 per month.
Who Is Responsible?
In a typical rental, the lease specifies whether the landlord or tenant pays aidat. Always confirm this in writing — it is a significant cost that catches some tenants by surprise.
Disputes
Building management (site yönetimi) decisions are made collectively at general meetings. Residents who do not pay aidat can be taken to court by the management, and unpaid amounts become a charge on the TAPU.
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