Renting an apartment, villa or commercial property in Turkey can be a convenient option for foreign nationals who intend to live, work, study, invest or establish a business in the country. However, foreign tenants may encounter legal difficulties because of language barriers, unfamiliar contractual practices, residence permit requirements, excessive rent increase demands or disputes concerning deposits and eviction.

Tenant rights in Turkey are principally regulated by the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098. The provisions concerning residential and roofed workplace leases provide substantial protection to tenants. Many of these rules are mandatory, meaning that a landlord cannot remove or restrict them simply by inserting a contrary clause into the rental agreement.

As a general rule, foreign tenants benefit from the same fundamental protections as Turkish citizens under Turkish rental law. A landlord cannot disregard the Turkish Code of Obligations merely because the tenant is a foreign national, does not speak Turkish or holds a temporary residence permit.

Nevertheless, a rental agreement and an immigration status are legally separate matters. Signing a rental agreement does not automatically grant a residence permit, while the expiry or rejection of a residence permit does not automatically cancel every contractual obligation arising from the lease. Foreign tenants should therefore evaluate rental law and immigration requirements separately.

This guide explains the principal rights of foreign tenants in Turkey, including the right to receive a habitable property, limits on security deposits, rent increase rules, protection against arbitrary eviction, rights relating to repairs and defects, mandatory mediation and the legal procedures available when a dispute arises.

Does Turkish Rental Law Protect Foreign Tenants?

The Turkish Code of Obligations regulates rental relationships according to the nature of the contract and the property rather than the nationality of the tenant. Accordingly, a foreign national who rents a residential property or roofed commercial premises in Turkey is generally protected by the same statutory rules applicable to Turkish tenants.

The landlord and tenant are bound not only by the written agreement but also by the mandatory provisions of Turkish law. A contractual clause that conflicts with mandatory tenant protections may be wholly or partially unenforceable.

For example, a clause stating that the landlord may evict the tenant at any time without cause would not normally eliminate the statutory eviction protections applicable to residential and roofed workplace leases. Similarly, a contractual rent increase clause cannot automatically override the legal limits imposed by Article 344 of the Turkish Code of Obligations.

Foreign tenants should not assume that every clause appearing in a signed rental agreement is legally valid. The enforceability of each provision must be assessed under Turkish law, particularly where the clause concerns rent increases, deposits, penalties, eviction, early termination or additional financial obligations.

Is a Written Rental Agreement Mandatory in Turkey?

A standard rental agreement is generally not subject to a strict statutory form requirement. Therefore, an oral rental relationship may, in principle, be legally recognised. However, relying on an oral agreement creates serious evidentiary risks.

Foreign tenants should always request a written agreement signed by the landlord or a duly authorised representative. The agreement should clearly state the full identities of the parties, the address of the property, the rental commencement date, duration, monthly rent, payment date, deposit, permitted use and responsibility for utilities and common expenses.

The tenant should also verify that the person signing as landlord is the registered owner or is legally authorised to rent the property. A copy of the title deed, identity document and, where applicable, a notarised power of attorney should be reviewed before substantial payments are made.

Fraud may occur where a person presents themselves as the landlord or estate agent without authority. Before paying rent, commission or a deposit, the tenant should confirm the ownership and authority documents and obtain a written receipt for every payment.

Should Foreign Tenants Sign a Turkish or Bilingual Agreement?

Foreign tenants frequently sign rental agreements written only in Turkish even though they do not fully understand the content. This creates significant risks, especially where the agreement includes an eviction undertaking, guarantor provisions, promissory notes or additional payment obligations.

A bilingual Turkish-English rental agreement is generally the safest option for an English-speaking tenant. The two versions should be consistent, and the contract should specify which version will prevail in the event of a discrepancy.

If the agreement is later submitted to a Turkish court, enforcement office, notary public or public authority, a Turkish version or sworn translation may be required. For this reason, signing only an informal English document may create practical difficulties even where the parties understand and accept its terms.

A tenant should never sign a blank document, an undated eviction undertaking, a blank promissory note or a Turkish document that has not been translated and explained. A signature may have serious legal consequences even if the tenant later states that the document was not understood.

The Tenant’s Right to Receive a Habitable Property

The landlord must deliver the rented property in a condition suitable for the use agreed in the rental contract and must maintain it in that condition throughout the rental relationship.

For a residential lease, this generally means that the property should be reasonably suitable for safe residential use. Essential systems such as electricity, water, plumbing, heating and structural components should function properly, subject to the property’s agreed characteristics.

Where a property is rented for a particular purpose, such as use as an office, restaurant or clinic, the suitability of the property may also depend on zoning, licensing, building management rules and administrative permissions. The rental agreement should clearly define the intended use.

A clause attempting to release the landlord from every responsibility for serious defects may not always be enforceable. The consequences depend on whether the tenant knew of the defect, whether the defect could reasonably be discovered, the seriousness of the problem and the provisions of the agreement. The landlord’s basic obligation to deliver and maintain the property is regulated by the Turkish Code of Obligations.

Tenant Rights When the Property Has Defects

If a serious defect arises during the lease, the tenant should immediately notify the landlord in writing. Notice may be sent through a notary public, registered communication method, electronic correspondence or another method that proves both the content and delivery date.

Depending on the circumstances, the tenant may request that the landlord repair the defect within a reasonable period. The tenant may also be entitled to request a proportionate reduction in rent for the period during which the property could not be used fully.

If the defect causes financial loss and the legal conditions are satisfied, compensation may also be claimed. Where a substantial defect makes continued use of the property impossible or unreasonable, termination of the agreement may become an option.

Foreign tenants should avoid withholding the entire rent without legal advice. Although the tenant may have rights because of defects, simply stopping all payments may allow the landlord to initiate enforcement or eviction proceedings. The appropriate legal remedy should be selected according to the severity of the defect and the available evidence.

Photographs, videos, expert reports, repair invoices, building management records and correspondence with the landlord should be preserved. These documents may be essential during mediation or litigation.

Privacy and Peaceful Use of the Property

Once the property has been delivered, the tenant has the right to use it peacefully within the limits of the rental agreement. The landlord remains the owner but does not have an unrestricted right to enter the property whenever desired.

Except in genuine emergencies, the landlord should not enter the property without the tenant’s consent. Inspections, repairs or visits by prospective buyers should be arranged reasonably and in coordination with the tenant.

Changing the locks, entering the premises by force, removing the tenant’s belongings or disconnecting electricity, water or natural gas to force the tenant to leave is not a lawful substitute for eviction proceedings. Such actions may create civil liability and, depending on the conduct involved, may also lead to criminal complaints.

A landlord who believes that a valid eviction ground exists must use the legally prescribed notice, enforcement, mediation and court procedures. Ownership alone does not authorise self-help eviction.

Rent Payments and the Importance of Bank Records

The tenant is required to pay the agreed rent on time. For evidentiary purposes, rent should be paid through a bank account identified by the landlord.

The payment description should clearly state the relevant month and property. For example, a transfer may be described as “July 2026 apartment rent.” Vague descriptions such as “payment” should be avoided.

Where rent is paid in cash, the tenant should obtain a signed receipt showing the date, amount, rental month and property address. Without a receipt, the landlord may later allege that payment was not made or was made for a different obligation.

Foreign tenants should also preserve evidence of deposit payments, estate agent commissions, utility payments and building management fees. Messaging applications and informal conversations alone may not provide sufficient evidence in a court dispute.

The landlord cannot automatically demand eviction merely because a payment is a few days late. However, persistent or serious non-payment may lead to a formal default notice, enforcement proceedings and ultimately eviction.

What Happens When the Tenant Does Not Pay the Rent?

Where the tenant fails to pay rent, the landlord may send a written notice granting the legally required payment period. For residential and roofed workplace leases, the statutory period granted to remedy the default is generally at least 30 days.

The landlord may also initiate enforcement proceedings for unpaid rent and request eviction under the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law. The tenant must carefully observe the payment and objection periods stated in the official payment order.

Ignoring an enforcement notice may have serious consequences. A tenant who believes that the claimed amount is incorrect, already paid or not yet due should immediately obtain legal advice and submit any necessary objection within the applicable period.

Payment after a justified default notice may prevent one form of immediate termination, but repeated late payments may still create the conditions for eviction based on two justified notices.

Security Deposit Rights in Turkey

Security deposits are one of the most common sources of rental disputes involving foreign tenants.

For residential and roofed workplace leases, the security deposit cannot exceed three months’ rent. A landlord who demands six months or one year of rent solely as a refundable security deposit may be acting contrary to the statutory limit.

Where money is provided as security, the statutory system requires it to be deposited into a savings account that cannot be withdrawn without the consent of the landlord. Where negotiable instruments are provided, they should similarly be deposited with a bank.

The bank may release the security with the consent of both parties, following a final enforcement proceeding or on the basis of a final court judgment. If the landlord does not notify the bank within the statutory period following termination of the lease that a lawsuit or enforcement proceeding has been initiated, the tenant may request the return of the security under the conditions specified by law.

In practice, deposits are often paid directly to landlords. Where this occurs, the agreement and receipt should clearly identify the payment as a refundable security deposit, specify the currency and record the exact amount.

The landlord cannot lawfully retain the entire deposit merely because the tenant has moved out. Deductions must relate to legitimate claims such as unpaid rent, unpaid expenses for which the tenant is responsible or damage exceeding ordinary wear and tear.

Normal Wear and Tear Versus Tenant Damage

A tenant is expected to return the property in a condition consistent with ordinary and careful use. However, the tenant is not normally responsible for deterioration caused by the passage of time and ordinary use.

Faded paint, ordinary ageing of fixtures and minor deterioration resulting from normal occupation may constitute wear and tear. Broken doors, damaged appliances, unauthorised alterations or damage caused by negligence may create tenant liability.

The condition of the property at the beginning of the lease is therefore extremely important. The parties should prepare a delivery report supported by photographs and videos. Meter readings, keys, furniture and existing defects should be recorded.

When leaving the property, another written handover report should be signed. The tenant should return the keys against a written receipt and photograph the property immediately before delivery.

Without an initial condition report, it may be difficult for the landlord to prove that particular damage occurred during the tenant’s occupation. Conversely, without final photographs and a key-delivery document, the tenant may have difficulty proving the date and condition of return.

Rent Increase Rules in Turkey

Annual rent increases for residential and roofed workplace leases are governed primarily by Article 344 of the Turkish Code of Obligations.

An agreement concerning the rent payable in a renewed rental period is valid only to the extent that the increase does not exceed the 12-month average change in the Consumer Price Index. The applicable rate changes monthly and should be determined according to the renewal date of the agreement.

The statutory CPI figure is a maximum limit for an ordinary annual increase. It is not a rule requiring the landlord to apply the maximum amount. The parties may agree on a lower increase.

The temporary 25% increase cap for residential leases applied only during the period expressly regulated by temporary legislation and extended until 1 July 2024. It is no longer the general rule for current renewals. The ordinary CPI-based framework under Article 344 has therefore resumed for subsequent renewal periods.

A landlord cannot ordinarily increase the rent at any arbitrary point during the rental year solely because comparable market rents have risen. The ordinary increase is applied on the contractual renewal date.

Rent Determination After Five Years

After five years, the landlord or tenant may request judicial determination of the rent under the special rules of Article 344.

In such proceedings, the court is not limited exclusively to the ordinary annual CPI increase. The judge considers the 12-month average CPI change, the condition of the property, comparable market rents and equity.

The court will generally obtain an expert report. The experts may evaluate the location, size, building age, physical condition, transportation access, floor, view, commercial potential and comparable rental properties.

The rent determination procedure does not allow the landlord to unilaterally select any amount claimed to be the market rent. Judicial assessment, evidence and procedural timing remain essential.

The date on which the lawsuit is filed or written notice is sent may determine the rental period from which the new rent becomes effective. A landlord seeking a new judicial rent should therefore comply carefully with the notice and filing periods under Article 345.

Foreign tenants who receive a rent determination notice should not ignore it. Comparable rental advertisements do not necessarily establish the legally appropriate rent, and the property’s actual characteristics should be examined.

Can a Landlord Demand Additional Penalties?

In residential and roofed workplace leases, agreements imposing additional payment obligations on the tenant other than rent and permissible ancillary expenses may be invalid.

Contractual provisions stating that all future rent immediately becomes due after one late payment, or requiring an excessive contractual penalty solely because of delayed payment, may conflict with Article 346 of the Turkish Code of Obligations.

This does not mean that the tenant may pay rent late without consequence. The landlord may claim unpaid rent, statutory interest and use the available default and eviction procedures. The distinction is that the landlord cannot automatically impose every additional penalty written into the agreement.

Foreign tenants should carefully review clauses relating to penalties, promissory notes, guarantees, estate agent fees and advance payments before signing.

Who Pays Utilities and Common Expenses?

The allocation of electricity, water, natural gas, internet and building management expenses should be stated clearly in the rental agreement.

Expenses directly resulting from the tenant’s use are generally borne by the tenant. Major structural expenses and obligations connected with ownership are generally the landlord’s responsibility, subject to the law and valid contractual arrangements.

Disputes frequently arise over building management charges. Ordinary common expenses linked to daily use may be charged to the tenant, while major renovation, structural reinforcement or ownership-related capital expenditures may remain the owner’s responsibility.

The tenant should request supporting documents for unusual or substantial charges. Building management decisions, invoices and payment statements may be relevant in determining which party is responsible.

Does the Sale of the Property End the Lease?

The sale of a rented property does not automatically terminate the lease.

Under the Turkish Code of Obligations, the buyer generally becomes the new landlord by operation of law. The existing tenant continues to occupy the property under the rental agreement, and the new owner assumes the landlord’s position.

The new owner cannot remove the tenant immediately merely because the property has been purchased. The rent also cannot be increased outside the statutory framework solely because ownership has changed.

However, the new owner may seek eviction where the property is genuinely required as a residence or workplace for the new owner or legally protected relatives.

To use the special new-owner eviction procedure, the buyer must provide written notice within one month following acquisition. The new owner may then file an eviction lawsuit after six months, subject to the statutory conditions. The new owner may alternatively use the procedure linked to the end of the existing contractual period.

A tenant who is informed that the property has been sold should verify the title deed and obtain written instructions concerning the new bank account for rent payments. Rent should not be redirected solely on the basis of an informal message from an unidentified person.

Protection Against Eviction at the End of a One-Year Lease

A common misunderstanding among foreign tenants is that a one-year agreement automatically ends after one year and that the landlord may immediately remove the tenant.

For residential and roofed workplace leases, the landlord cannot generally terminate a fixed-term agreement solely because the original term has expired.

Unless the tenant gives notice at least 15 days before the end of the term, the agreement is renewed for one year under the same conditions, subject to the lawful rent adjustment.

The landlord must rely on a statutory eviction ground or comply with the rules applicable after the ten-year extension period. After the ten-year extension period, the landlord may terminate without showing a specific cause by providing notice at least three months before the end of the relevant extension year.

The calculation of the ten-year extension period is technical. It should not automatically be calculated as ten calendar years from the signature date because the initial fixed term and subsequent extension years must be distinguished.

Main Legal Grounds for Tenant Eviction in Turkey

Although tenants receive strong protection, Turkish law does allow eviction where specific statutory grounds exist.

A tenant may face eviction because of unpaid rent, a valid written eviction undertaking, two justified payment notices, the genuine residential or workplace need of the landlord, the need of a new owner, substantial reconstruction, ownership of another suitable residence or expiry of the ten-year extension period.

Each ground has different notice requirements, evidentiary conditions and filing periods. A landlord cannot combine vague allegations and expect automatic eviction.

The court examines whether the statutory requirements have been satisfied. A tenant should respond to formal notices and preserve all payment and communication records.

Eviction Based on a Written Eviction Undertaking

An eviction undertaking is a written declaration in which the tenant promises to vacate the property on a specified date.

For an undertaking to create the statutory eviction right, it must be signed after the property has been delivered to the tenant and should contain a clear evacuation date. An undertaking obtained before or simultaneously with delivery may be challenged under the specific requirements of Article 352.

If the tenant does not leave on the promised date, the landlord must commence enforcement proceedings or file an eviction lawsuit within one month.

Foreign tenants are sometimes asked to sign an undated or blank undertaking together with the rental agreement. This practice creates substantial legal risk. The document should not be signed without understanding its consequences and recording its true date.

Where the tenant alleges that a blank undertaking was later completed, that the signature is not genuine or that the document was signed before delivery, the original document and surrounding evidence become critical.

Eviction Due to Two Justified Notices

Where the tenant repeatedly fails to pay rent on time, the landlord may rely on two justified written notices under Article 352.

For leases of one year or longer, the notices must generally arise within the same rental year. The landlord must then file the eviction lawsuit within one month following the end of that rental year.

A notice will not necessarily qualify as justified if the rent had already been paid, the claimed amount was not due or the demand was legally defective.

Payment after receiving a justified notice may prevent immediate eviction through one default procedure, but the notice may still be counted for purposes of the two-notice ground.

Regular bank payment records are therefore essential. Tenants should not pay without specifying which month the payment covers.

Eviction Due to the Landlord’s Genuine Need

The landlord may request eviction where the property is genuinely needed as a residence or workplace for the landlord, the landlord’s spouse, descendants, ascendants or other persons whom the landlord is legally obliged to support.

The need must be genuine, sincere and compulsory. A temporary preference, speculative intention or artificial allegation intended only to obtain a higher rent may not be sufficient.

The need must exist when the lawsuit is filed and normally continue during the proceedings. The court may examine the landlord’s current residence, other available properties, family circumstances and the suitability of the rented property.

Strict filing periods apply. In a fixed-term lease, the lawsuit must generally be filed within one month following the end of the contractual period, unless the right to sue has been preserved by a timely written notice.

Reconstruction and Major Renovation

A landlord may seek eviction where the property must undergo substantial reconstruction, expansion or major alteration and the tenant’s continued occupation is impossible during the works.

Ordinary decoration or minor repairs are not normally sufficient. The landlord should be able to demonstrate a genuine and substantial construction project through plans, permits, technical documents and expert evidence.

Following eviction based on need or reconstruction, the landlord is subject to statutory restrictions on re-letting the property to another person.

Where the landlord violates the three-year re-letting prohibition without a justified reason, the former tenant may claim compensation. Under Article 355, compensation may not be less than one year’s rent calculated according to the rent paid during the final rental year.

Early Termination by the Tenant

A tenant may wish to leave before the fixed term expires because of relocation, employment, family circumstances or immigration issues.

Leaving early does not necessarily end the tenant’s financial obligations immediately. The tenant may remain responsible for rent during a reasonable period in which the property could be rented to another suitable person under similar conditions.

The tenant may reduce this liability by proposing a financially reliable and legally acceptable replacement tenant who is willing to take over the lease.

The landlord must also act reasonably to limit the loss. A landlord who refuses suitable replacement tenants without justification or deliberately leaves the property vacant may not be entitled to claim the entire remaining rental period.

The parties should sign a written termination and handover protocol. The document should state the key-delivery date, final rent, utility liabilities, deposit repayment and whether the parties release each other from further claims.

Mandatory Mediation in Rental Disputes

Since 1 September 2023, mediation has been a mandatory prerequisite before filing most lawsuits arising from rental relationships.

The requirement covers disputes concerning eviction, rent determination, rent adaptation, unpaid rent, deposits, compensation, repairs and other claims arising from a rental relationship.

The main statutory exception concerns eviction through the specific non-judicial enforcement procedure regulated by the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law.

Where mandatory mediation applies, a lawsuit filed without completing mediation may be dismissed because the procedural prerequisite has not been satisfied.

Mediation may provide a faster solution, particularly where the parties can agree on an evacuation date, repayment schedule, new rent, deposit deduction or repair arrangement.

Foreign tenants may participate through a lawyer where legally permissible. Any settlement should be drafted carefully because a mediation agreement may have enforceable legal consequences.

Which Court Handles Rental Disputes?

Rental disputes are generally heard by the Civil Court of Peace, known as the Sulh Hukuk Mahkemesi.

This court has jurisdiction over rental disputes regardless of the monetary value of the claim, including rent receivables, deposit disputes, rent determination and eviction lawsuits. The statutory exception concerning certain non-judicial enforcement proceedings remains reserved.

Territorial jurisdiction will usually be determined according to the defendant’s residence, the place where the agreement is performed and applicable procedural rules.

Court proceedings are conducted in Turkish. Foreign-language documents must generally be submitted with an appropriate Turkish translation. A foreign party may use an interpreter where necessary.

Rental Agreements and Residence Permit Procedures

A rental agreement may be relevant when a foreign national applies for or updates a residence permit, but the rental agreement itself does not guarantee approval.

Foreign nationals are required to provide accurate and complete address information to the migration authorities. Where the address changes during the residence permit period, the change must generally be reported to the relevant authorities within 20 business days.

The documents required for address registration may vary according to the person’s status, province and current administrative practice. Authorities may request a notarised rental agreement or an electronic rental agreement, the landlord’s title deed and identification documents, a utility bill or subscription document and the foreign national’s residence or work permit card. Current provincial requirements should be checked before completing a rental transaction.

Foreign tenants should also verify whether the chosen address is eligible for a new foreign residence registration. Immigration-related restrictions may change and should be checked separately from the rental agreement.

A landlord’s statement that the property is automatically suitable for a residence permit should not be accepted without verification. The tenant should confirm the current migration rules before paying a non-refundable amount.

Practical Evidence Foreign Tenants Should Preserve

A foreign tenant should retain the signed rental agreement, sworn translation if available, title deed or authority documents provided by the landlord, payment receipts, bank transfer records, deposit receipt, delivery report, photographs and videos of the property.

All communications concerning rent increases, repairs, defects, eviction demands and deposit repayment should be preserved. Voice messages and messaging application records may also be relevant, although their evidentiary value should be evaluated in each case.

At the end of the lease, the tenant should obtain a signed key-delivery document. Merely leaving the property or placing the keys inside may not conclusively prove that possession was returned to the landlord.

Utility accounts should be closed or transferred, meter readings recorded and outstanding building management charges clarified.

Frequently Asked Questions About Foreign Tenant Rights in Turkey

Can a landlord charge a foreign tenant a higher rent?

The initial rent is generally determined by agreement between the parties. However, once the rental relationship has been established, annual increases are subject to the rules of the Turkish Code of Obligations. A landlord cannot disregard the statutory increase system merely because the tenant is a foreign national.

Can the landlord evict a foreign tenant when the residence permit expires?

Expiry of a residence permit does not automatically replace the termination procedures under rental law. However, the tenant’s immigration status and ability to remain in Turkey may create practical or contractual consequences. Both legal areas should be assessed separately.

Is notarisation of the rental agreement compulsory?

An ordinary rental agreement is not generally required to be notarised for contractual validity. However, notarisation or an electronic rental agreement may be required for particular address or immigration procedures, and notarisation may improve evidentiary certainty.

Can the landlord keep the deposit for repainting?

The answer depends on the condition of the property, the initial delivery record, the duration of occupation and whether the repainting relates to ordinary wear and tear or unusual damage. The landlord cannot automatically deduct every renovation expense from the deposit.

Can the landlord enter the apartment without permission?

Ownership does not give the landlord an unrestricted right to enter a property that has been delivered to the tenant. Except in emergencies, access should be arranged with the tenant.

Can a landlord disconnect utilities to force eviction?

Disconnecting utilities or changing locks is not a lawful substitute for eviction proceedings. The landlord must use the legally prescribed enforcement or court procedures.

Does a one-year rental agreement automatically end after one year?

Not for ordinary residential and roofed workplace leases. Unless the tenant gives timely termination notice, the agreement is generally renewed for one year. The landlord requires a statutory ground or must satisfy the ten-year extension rules.

Is mediation required before an eviction lawsuit?

Mediation is mandatory before most court-based rental disputes. However, the special non-judicial enforcement route for eviction is excluded from the statutory mediation requirement.

Conclusion

Tenant rights in Turkey provide significant protection to both Turkish and foreign nationals renting residential or commercial properties.

A foreign tenant has the right to receive a property suitable for the agreed use, request the repair of serious defects, benefit from statutory limits on deposits and rent increases, use the property peacefully and remain protected against arbitrary eviction.

At the same time, the tenant must pay rent on time, use the property carefully, respect neighbours, notify the landlord of significant defects and return the property properly at the end of the lease.

Most rental disputes are determined not only by which party is substantively right but also by evidence, formal notices and procedural deadlines. Bank payment records, delivery reports, photographs, written notices, mediation applications and filing periods may determine the outcome.

Foreign tenants should therefore avoid relying solely on verbal promises, estate agent explanations or informal translations. A rental agreement should be legally reviewed before signature, particularly where it includes an eviction undertaking, advance payments, foreign-currency rent, guarantees or unusual penalty provisions.

Where a dispute has already arisen, early legal intervention may prevent loss of rights and help the parties reach a practical solution through negotiation, mandatory mediation, enforcement proceedings or litigation.

Legal Disclaimer: This article provides general information regarding tenant rights in Turkey and does not constitute legal advice. Every rental dispute must be assessed according to the rental agreement, property type, payment records, notices, immigration status and specific facts of the case.