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Adrese Büyüteç Youth Area Civil Monitoring Report

to the doorman, and that the money from the rent should be used to reduce the monthly dues. The doorman should work and earn his house in any case, just like you did. Also, you are vey discontent with the shop owners who were also invited to the meeting. You are thinking that they do not count as one of the residents of the building. Building manager: (floor 2)

You have been living at the Dilek building for 5 years. And you have been the building manager for the last 2 years. However whatever you do, you cannot please anyone. You are aware that there are some problems, yet no one is willing to find a solution. It is not possible to make everyone happy. Plus, those who do not know anything about the building also want to take part in the decision-making. It is unheard of! You think that the monthlies and the right to participate in the meetings should be dependent on the year of residency at the building. You have invited two experts from the outside to participate in the meeting. That way, you will also be able to speak your mind. Old Lady living alone: (ground floor)

You have been living at the Dilek Building for 6 years. Since your sons live abroad, you have to deal with every problem yourself. You are aware of the many problems in the building and you think they are of the unsolvable sort. However, your income is limited to what your sons send you from abroad.

So, you think that those with money should contribute more to the building’s expenses, and that you should be exempted from paying these expenses because of your advanced age. Disabled: (ground floor)

You have been living at the building for 1 year. You want the building entrance rearranged. Yet, this issue was not even included in the agenda. You are going to the meeting to share this grievance. Also, turning the playground into a parking lot will make your life easier. You will be there to make your voice heard. Grocery Store: (ground floor)

You have been operating the store on the ground floor of the Dilek Building for nearly 2 years. Since you are on the ground floor, you know all the residents. You are especially pleased with the young residents, as they always and everyday shop from you. But the decision that requires you to pay the monthly due in an amount equal to everyone else feels unfair to you, because your store is not that big. Plus, the parking lot planned to replce the playground will also reduce your business. You want to join this meeting and raise your voice. But since you are a store owner and not a resident, no one takes you seriously. Though you are also a part of this building! Car Dealers: (ground floor)

You have only just moved to the store on the ground floor of the building. They expect you to pay the monthly

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