An Iskan is a certificate of occupancy, or more precisely, a document that confirms that a property (or part of it, such as an apartment) is ready to be used as a living space. Iskan is no less important than the TAPU (read more) This document shall be executed by the developer at his own expense within the terms 1) specified in the building permit 2) in the technical passport of the building (Yapı Ruhasatı).

There are two types of Iskan - Ferdi Iskan - a certificate of commissioning of the apartment (in fact, technical passport of the apartment) and Genel Iskan - a certificate of commissioning of the building. Moreover, while the law Ferdi Iskan is not always obligatory, as the registration of the subscription agreement, connection of electricity, water, telephone, etc. goes on Genel Iskan. (on the principle - if the whole building is commissioned, there is no sense to prescribe it for each individual apartment). Interesting thing - there should also be prescribed approximate terms when the developer, in fact, is obliged to provide this document, otherwise in case of non-fulfillment of terms and conditions of the transaction the developer bears various penalties, up to the termination of the transaction. All conditions and responsibilities are also spelled out in the contract of sale.

You may ask, is it possible to do without a seekan? Yes, you can. Most of the time.when a home is purchased during the construction phase. But then the absenceand the deadline for its provision by the developer is charmingly written in the contract of sale.in the contract of sale.