Rental Agreement in Turkey: Essential Clauses and Legal Requirements

A properly drafted rental agreement is essential for protecting both landlords and tenants in Turkey. Although many rental relationships begin with a standard form obtained from an estate agent or stationery shop, a generic document may not adequately address the characteristics of the property, the intended use, the financial obligations of the parties or the risks that may arise during the rental period.

Rental agreements in Turkey are principally regulated by the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098. The Code contains general provisions applicable to all leases and additional mandatory provisions governing residential and roofed workplace leases. Residential apartments, villas, offices, shops, restaurants, clinics, warehouses located within roofed structures and similar properties may therefore be subject to rules that cannot be altered against the tenant.

A rental agreement cannot be evaluated solely according to what the parties have written. Contractual freedom is restricted by mandatory legal provisions concerning rent increases, security deposits, additional payment obligations, termination and eviction. A clause included in the agreement may be invalid even though both parties have signed it.

For this reason, a rental agreement in Turkey should not merely record the rent and the address. It should clearly regulate the identity and authority of the parties, the exact property being rented, the purpose of use, delivery conditions, rental period, payment obligations, annual increase mechanism, security deposit, ancillary expenses, repairs, alterations, subletting, guarantees, early termination, notices and handover procedure.

This guide explains the essential clauses and legal requirements of rental agreements in Turkey and identifies the contractual provisions that frequently cause disputes.

Legal Definition of a Rental Agreement in Turkey

Article 299 of the Turkish Code of Obligations defines a rental agreement as a contract under which the landlord undertakes to leave the use, or the use together with the benefit, of an asset to the tenant, while the tenant undertakes to pay the agreed rent.

The principal elements of a rental agreement are therefore the property or asset being rented, the tenant’s right to use it and the rent payable in return. The agreement may be concluded for a fixed or indefinite period. A lease that is intended to end automatically upon expiry of a specified period is considered fixed-term, while other leases are regarded as indefinite-term agreements.

The subject of a rental agreement may be movable or immovable property. However, this article primarily concerns leases of residential properties and roofed commercial premises because these relationships are subject to special statutory protection.

The parties may agree on supplementary matters such as furniture, parking spaces, storage areas, gardens and equipment. These items should be expressly identified in the agreement and the delivery report.

Must a Rental Agreement Be in Writing?

As a general rule under Turkish contract law, agreements are not subject to a particular form unless the law expressly requires one. Consequently, an ordinary rental agreement may be legally valid even if it was concluded orally.

However, an oral agreement creates serious evidentiary risks. The parties may later disagree about the commencement date, rent amount, deposit, rental period, payment date, permitted use or responsibility for expenses.

A written rental agreement signed by both parties is therefore strongly recommended. Turkish law also recognises secure electronic signatures as having the legal effect of handwritten signatures under the applicable conditions.

Notarisation is not generally a condition for the validity of an ordinary residential or commercial rental agreement. Nevertheless, notarisation may reduce later disputes concerning signatures, dates and contractual content. It may also be required for certain administrative, immigration, address-registration or evidentiary purposes.

The absence of notarisation does not automatically make a signed rental agreement invalid. What matters is whether the parties reached mutual agreement and whether any particular clause, such as a guarantee or eviction undertaking, satisfies its own statutory form requirements.

Identification of the Landlord and Tenant

The agreement should contain the full identification details of all parties.

For individuals, this section should include the full name, Turkish identity number or foreign identification or passport number, address and contact details. For companies, the legal name, registered address, tax number, trade registry information and authorised representative should be stated.

Where there are multiple property owners, the authority of the person signing the agreement should be verified. If the agreement is signed through an attorney or representative, the relevant power of attorney or authorisation document should be examined.

Foreign tenants should confirm that the person requesting the deposit and rent is either the owner or a duly authorised representative. A title deed copy, identification document and power of attorney may be requested before payment.

Where there is more than one tenant, the agreement should specify whether each tenant is separately liable or whether the tenants will be jointly liable for the rent and other contractual obligations. Leaving this issue uncertain may complicate rent collection and termination proceedings.

Accurate Description of the Rental Property

The property must be described sufficiently to eliminate uncertainty.

A residential lease should include the province, district, neighbourhood, street, building number, apartment number and full postal address. Where available, title deed information such as block, parcel and independent section numbers may also be included.

For commercial properties, the agreement should identify all areas included in the lease, such as storage units, terraces, gardens, parking spaces, common areas, signs, machinery and technical equipment.

If furniture or appliances are included, they should be listed in an annex. The brand, model, quantity and condition of significant items should be recorded.

A vague statement such as “apartment in Istanbul” is not adequate. The property, its accessories and any excluded areas should be identifiable without requiring further oral explanations.

The agreement may also provide for the tenant’s right to be annotated in the title deed. Article 312 of the Turkish Code of Obligations allows the parties to agree that the tenancy right will be registered as an annotation in the land registry. This mechanism may be particularly relevant to long-term commercial leases because the rented property may later be transferred to another owner.

Verification of the Intended Use

The intended use of the property should be expressly stated.

A residential property may be rented solely for accommodation, while a commercial property may be rented for use as an office, store, restaurant, clinic, workshop or another specified activity.

The tenant should verify whether the property is legally and technically suitable for the intended business. A lease stating that premises will be used as a restaurant does not automatically guarantee that municipal licences, fire-safety approvals, condominium permissions or other administrative requirements can be obtained.

The agreement should regulate which party is responsible for investigating and obtaining permits. It should also explain what happens if the required authorisation cannot be secured.

For residential properties, the agreement may prohibit commercial use, short-term tourist accommodation or activities that disturb neighbours. For commercial leases, the permitted field of operation should be broad enough to allow reasonable business development but specific enough to protect the landlord from unlawful or damaging use.

Under Article 316, the tenant must use the property carefully in accordance with the agreement and show the necessary respect to neighbours and other occupants. Serious or continuing violations may result in a written warning and, under the statutory conditions, termination.

Rental Commencement Date and Delivery Date

The contractual commencement date and the physical delivery date should be separately identified where they are not the same.

The commencement date determines important matters such as the rental year, annual increase date, termination periods and the calculation of certain eviction deadlines.

The delivery date is equally important because the landlord’s primary obligation is to deliver the property in a condition suitable for the agreed use and maintain it in that condition during the lease. This obligation cannot be altered against the tenant in residential and roofed workplace leases.

The agreement should state:

• The date on which the keys will be delivered;
• Whether the property will be delivered vacant;
• Whether repairs must be completed before delivery;
• Which utilities will be active;
• How many keys and access cards will be provided;
• Whether furniture and equipment are included; and
• Whether the first rental payment begins on signature or physical delivery.

If delivery is delayed, the agreement should regulate the consequences. A tenant should not be required to pay full rent for a period in which the landlord has failed to make the property available, unless the particular circumstances justify a different conclusion.

Fixed-Term and Indefinite-Term Rental Agreements

The rental period must be clearly stated.

Parties may conclude a fixed-term agreement, such as one year, three years or five years, or an indefinite-term agreement. The legal consequences of expiry differ according to the type of property.

In residential and roofed workplace leases, the landlord cannot normally terminate the agreement merely because the initial fixed term has expired. Unless the tenant gives notice at least 15 days before expiry, the agreement is renewed for one year under the same conditions, subject to the lawful rent adjustment.

After the ten-year extension period, the landlord may terminate without relying on a special reason by giving notice at least three months before the end of the relevant extension year.

Accordingly, a clause stating that “the tenant will automatically leave when the one-year agreement expires” does not necessarily permit the landlord to obtain eviction solely on that basis.

The contract should accurately explain the difference between the initial contractual period and statutory renewal. Misleading clauses may cause both parties to make incorrect assumptions about termination rights.

Rent Amount, Currency and Payment Method

The rent clause should specify the exact amount, currency, due date and payment method.

The agreement should identify:

• Monthly or annual rent;
• The payment date;
• The landlord’s bank account;
• Whether payment is made in advance or at the end of the month;
• Which rental month each payment covers;
• Whether taxes are included where relevant; and
• How banking charges will be allocated.

Unless the agreement or local custom provides otherwise, the tenant must pay rent and applicable ancillary expenses at the end of each month and no later than the end of the lease period. The parties are free to agree on an earlier monthly payment date.

Bank transfer is generally the safest method because it creates written evidence. The transfer description should specify the property and rental month, such as “September 2026 residential rent.”

Cash payments should be supported by a signed receipt identifying the amount, date, property and relevant rental period.

The contract should not allow the landlord to change the payment account informally through an unidentified message. Any bank account change should be notified through a verifiable communication channel.

Foreign-currency rent provisions require additional care because Turkish currency-protection legislation may restrict the circumstances in which rent can be agreed in a foreign currency. A foreign-currency clause should therefore be reviewed according to the parties’ nationality, residence, company structure and the applicable regulatory exceptions.

Annual Rent Increase Clause

A rental agreement in Turkey should include a legally compliant annual increase provision.

Under Article 344, an agreement concerning rent 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 parties may agree on a lower rate. However, a contractual provision allowing a higher ordinary annual increase will not automatically override the statutory ceiling. The CPI-based limitation also applies to rental agreements concluded for longer than one year.

A suitable clause may provide that the renewed rent will be increased by the 12-month average CPI rate announced for the relevant renewal period, without exceeding any mandatory statutory restriction.

The agreement should avoid outdated provisions referring to a fixed percentage without considering current mandatory law.

After five years, either party may request judicial determination of the rent. In such proceedings, the court considers the 12-month average CPI rate, the condition of the property, comparable rents and equity. Therefore, the ordinary annual increase clause does not prevent a rent determination lawsuit after the statutory period.

Including a rent increase clause is also relevant to the date from which a court-determined rent may apply. Under Article 345, the timing of the lawsuit or written notice can affect the rental period from which the judicially determined amount becomes binding.

Security Deposit Clause

The security deposit clause should state the amount, currency, payment method, purpose and return procedure.

For residential and roofed workplace leases, the deposit cannot exceed three months’ rent. Where the security consists of money, the statutory system requires it to be deposited into a savings account that cannot be withdrawn without the landlord’s approval.

The bank may release the security with both parties’ consent, following a finalised enforcement proceeding or on the basis of a final court judgment.

If the landlord does not notify the bank within three months after the end of the lease that a lawsuit, enforcement proceeding or bankruptcy proceeding has been initiated, the bank must return the security upon the tenant’s request.

In practice, deposits are frequently paid directly to landlords. Where this occurs, the agreement and receipt should clearly identify the payment as a refundable security deposit.

The contract should explain whether the deposit will be returned in the same currency. It should also identify the claims that may be deducted, such as unpaid rent, unpaid expenses and damage exceeding ordinary wear and tear.

The deposit should not automatically be treated as the final month’s rent. The tenant should not unilaterally stop paying rent on the assumption that the landlord will use the deposit unless the parties reach a written agreement.

Ancillary Expenses and Building Charges

The agreement should allocate all recurring and extraordinary expenses.

Under Article 341, tenants of residential and roofed commercial premises generally bear usage expenses such as heating, lighting and water unless the agreement or local custom provides otherwise. The party paying an expense must provide supporting documents to the other party upon request.

The contract should distinguish between:

• Electricity, water, natural gas and internet;
• Routine building management charges;
• Cleaning and security services;
• Elevator and common-area usage expenses;
• Property tax;
• Compulsory insurance;
• Major structural repairs;
• Building renovation expenses; and
• Extraordinary condominium assessments.

Taxes, compulsory insurance and similar ownership-related obligations are generally borne by the landlord unless the law or a valid agreement provides otherwise. Daily consumption and ordinary use expenses are generally borne by the tenant.

A provision simply stating that “all expenses belong to the tenant” may generate disputes and may not be enforceable in every respect.

Commercial lease agreements should address VAT, withholding tax and invoicing issues separately where applicable. These matters should be coordinated with tax advisers because the consequences depend on the status of the parties and property.

Delivery Report and Inventory

A detailed delivery report is one of the most important annexes to a rental agreement.

The report should describe the condition of the walls, floors, doors, windows, kitchen, bathrooms, heating system, air conditioning, electrical installations, furniture and appliances.

Existing scratches, cracks, stains, water damage and defective equipment should be recorded. Dated photographs and videos should be attached or preserved electronically.

The report should also include meter readings, the number of keys, access cards, remote controls and parking devices delivered.

At the end of the lease, the tenant must return the property in the condition in which it was received, except for deterioration caused by ordinary contractual use. The tenant is not responsible for normal wear and tear.

The landlord must inspect the property at handover and immediately notify the tenant in writing of visible defects for which the tenant is considered responsible. Failure to give timely notice may release the tenant from liability for defects discoverable through an ordinary inspection.

Repairs, Maintenance and Defects

The agreement should distinguish between major repairs and ordinary cleaning or maintenance.

The landlord must deliver and maintain the property in a condition suitable for the agreed use. If the property later becomes defective, the tenant may request repair, a proportionate rent reduction, compensation or, in serious cases, termination.

The tenant generally bears ordinary cleaning and maintenance expenses arising from normal use. The tenant must also promptly notify the landlord of defects that the tenant is not responsible for repairing. Failure to report a defect may make the tenant liable for additional damage caused by the delay.

The contract should establish a practical notification procedure. For example, urgent defects may be reported immediately by telephone and confirmed by email or written notice.

The agreement should not allow the tenant to deduct any amount from the rent without documentation or prior notice. Conversely, it should not attempt to make the tenant responsible for every structural or pre-existing defect.

Alterations and Improvements

The rental agreement should regulate whether the tenant may repaint, renovate, install signs, remove walls, alter electrical systems or make other changes.

Under Article 321, the tenant may make alterations with the landlord’s written consent. If the landlord has consented, the landlord cannot demand restoration to the former condition unless restoration was agreed in writing.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the tenant cannot normally claim compensation for an increase in value resulting from alterations made with the landlord’s consent.

A commercial lease should contain a detailed renovation protocol. It should specify:

• Which works are permitted;
• Who obtains administrative approvals;
• Who pays the costs;
• Whether the property must be restored;
• Who owns installed equipment at termination; and
• Whether compensation may be claimed.

Verbal permission is risky. All approvals should be recorded in writing, preferably with plans or technical descriptions attached.

Subletting and Transfer of Use

Residential and roofed workplace tenants cannot sublet the property or transfer the right of use without the landlord’s written consent.

If an unauthorised third party occupies the property, the tenant remains responsible to the landlord. The landlord may also exercise certain contractual rights directly against the subtenant or person receiving the use.

The agreement should address:

• Partial subletting;
• Roommates;
• Company employees;
• Group-company use;
• Short-term accommodation;
• Tourist rentals;
• Transfer through online platforms; and
• Use by family members.

A blanket prohibition may be appropriate for a private residence. A commercial tenant may require greater flexibility, particularly where the premises may be used by affiliates, franchisees or business partners.

Short-term tourist accommodation must also comply with separate licensing and administrative requirements. The landlord’s consent alone may not be sufficient.

Transfer of the Rental Relationship

Transfer of use and transfer of the entire rental relationship are legally distinct.

Under Article 323, the tenant cannot transfer the rental relationship to another person without the landlord’s written consent. In workplace leases, however, the landlord cannot refuse consent without a justified reason.

Once the transfer is completed with consent, the new tenant replaces the former tenant. In workplace leases, the transferring tenant may remain jointly liable with the new tenant until the contractual expiry date and for a maximum of two years.

A transfer clause should define the information and financial documents that the proposed new tenant must provide. It should also explain whether consent will be subject to outstanding rent being paid and a written transfer protocol being signed.

Early Return by the Tenant

The agreement should regulate the consequences of leaving before the contractual expiry date.

Under Article 325, where the tenant returns the property without complying with the contractual period or termination schedule, the tenant’s obligations continue for a reasonable period during which the property could be rented under similar conditions.

The tenant’s liability may end earlier if the tenant proposes a financially reliable replacement tenant whom the landlord may reasonably be expected to accept and who is ready to assume the lease.

The landlord must deduct expenses saved and benefits obtained, or deliberately avoided, from the amount claimed.

A clause requiring the tenant to pay every remaining rental instalment under all circumstances may therefore be inconsistent with the statutory system.

The agreement should instead require written notice, key delivery, reasonable cooperation in showing the property and settlement of rent during the reasonable re-letting period.

Guarantor Clause and Formal Requirements

Landlords often request a guarantor, particularly where the tenant’s income or payment capacity is uncertain.

A guarantor clause is subject to strict validity requirements. The guarantee must be in writing and must state the maximum amount of liability and the guarantee date.

The guarantor must write the maximum amount, guarantee date and, in the case of a joint and several guarantee, the relevant status or equivalent wording in their own handwriting.

A married guarantor generally requires the spouse’s written consent before or at the time the guarantee is executed, subject to statutory exceptions concerning certain commercial and professional guarantees.

Simply adding a name and signature under the word “guarantor” may therefore be insufficient.

The clause should also identify which obligations are covered, including rent, ancillary expenses, damage, interest and enforcement costs, subject to the statutory maximum.

Eviction Undertaking

An eviction undertaking should not be confused with an ordinary termination clause.

Under Article 352, a tenant may give a written undertaking, after delivery of the property, to vacate it on a specific date. If the tenant fails to leave, the landlord must initiate enforcement proceedings or file an eviction lawsuit within one month from the promised date.

The post-delivery requirement is critical. An undertaking signed before the tenant has received possession may be challenged.

The undertaking should contain the precise property, tenant, landlord and eviction date. Blank or undated undertakings create serious evidentiary disputes.

A clause inserted into the initial rental agreement before delivery should not automatically be assumed to satisfy the statutory requirements of an eviction undertaking.

Parties should avoid documents whose date or contents may later be disputed. The undertaking should reflect the tenant’s genuine and informed declaration.

Invalid Penalty and Acceleration Clauses

Article 346 prohibits imposing additional payment obligations on tenants of residential and roofed workplace properties other than rent and legally permissible ancillary expenses.

In particular, clauses requiring a penalty solely because rent was paid late or declaring all future rent immediately due after one missed payment are invalid.

This does not mean that late payment has no consequences. The landlord may claim overdue rent, applicable interest and legal expenses and may use statutory default and eviction procedures.

The contract should distinguish lawful default consequences from invalid contractual penalties.

Excessive repainting fees, mandatory brokerage fees unrelated to an actual service or automatic deductions from the deposit may also be challenged depending on their nature.

Sale of the Rental Property

The agreement should explain what happens if the property is sold.

Under Article 310, a purchaser of rented property becomes a party to the existing rental agreement. Sale does not automatically terminate the tenancy.

A clause stating that the tenant must immediately leave whenever the landlord sells the property may not override statutory protections.

The agreement may require the tenant to permit reasonable visits by potential buyers following advance notice. The landlord must respect the tenant’s privacy and interests when arranging such visits.

The tenant should continue paying rent according to verified written instructions after the sale. Before redirecting payments, the tenant may request evidence of the ownership change.

Notices and Communication Clause

The agreement should identify valid addresses and communication channels for both parties.

Important notices may concern default, repairs, rent determination, termination, eviction and key delivery.

For residential and roofed workplace leases, termination notices must be made in writing.

Notarial notices, registered mail, properly structured electronic notification and registered electronic mail may provide stronger evidence than ordinary telephone or messaging application communications.

The agreement should require each party to notify the other of address changes. However, contractual notice clauses should be drafted in accordance with mandatory service and procedural rules.

An ordinary messaging application may help prove discussions but should not automatically be treated as a substitute for every formal notice required by law.

Handover and Return of Keys

The contract should establish a clear termination and handover process.

The tenant should not merely leave the property without documenting delivery. Physical departure does not always prove that legal possession was returned.

A handover report should record:

• The delivery date and time;
• Condition of the property;
• Meter readings;
• Keys and devices returned;
• Outstanding rent and expenses;
• Deposit settlement;
• Visible defects; and
• Whether the parties reserve further claims.

The landlord must inspect the property and promptly provide written notice of visible damage attributed to the tenant.

A broad release should not be signed until the parties understand its effect. If damage requires technical assessment, the report may reserve the right to obtain an expert evaluation.

Mandatory Mediation and Court Proceedings

Since 1 September 2023, most disputes arising from rental relationships are subject to mandatory mediation before litigation.

This requirement covers rent claims, rent determination, deposit disputes, compensation claims and most eviction lawsuits. The principal exception concerns eviction through the special non-judicial enforcement procedure under the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law.

A party who files a covered lawsuit without first completing mandatory mediation may face procedural dismissal.

If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes arising from rental relationships are generally heard by the Civil Court of Peace regardless of the monetary value of the claim.

The rental agreement should not contain misleading language suggesting that the landlord may personally evict the tenant or seize belongings without legal proceedings.

A dispute-resolution clause may encourage negotiation and mediation, but it cannot remove mandatory statutory rights or procedural requirements.

Common Mistakes in Turkish Rental Agreements

One frequent mistake is using a standard form without adapting it to the property. A residential apartment, furnished villa and commercial restaurant require different contractual provisions.

Another common mistake is leaving blank spaces in the agreement. Blank rent, deposit, date or guarantor sections may later create allegations of unauthorised completion.

Parties also frequently sign an agreement without preparing a delivery report. This makes it difficult to distinguish pre-existing defects from tenant-caused damage.

Other major errors include using an unlawful rent increase clause, demanding a deposit exceeding the statutory limit, signing an invalid guarantor clause, obtaining a disputed blank eviction undertaking and assuming that a fixed-term residential lease automatically ends upon expiry.

The agreement should also avoid contradictory provisions. For example, one clause should not state that the tenant may sublet while another completely prohibits third-party use.

Essential Rental Agreement Checklist

Before signing a rental agreement in Turkey, the parties should ensure that the document contains:

• Full identification and contact details of the parties;
• Verification of ownership or authority;
• Complete description of the property;
• Permitted use;
• Commencement and delivery dates;
• Fixed or indefinite rental period;
• Rent amount, currency, payment date and bank account;
• Lawful annual increase mechanism;
• Deposit amount and return procedure;
• Allocation of utilities and building expenses;
• Delivery report and furniture inventory;
• Repair and maintenance responsibilities;
• Rules for alterations;
• Subletting and transfer provisions;
• Early return procedure;
• Legally compliant guarantor provisions;
• Notice addresses;
• Handover and key-return procedure; and
• Dispute-resolution and mediation language.

This checklist does not replace individual legal review. The appropriate wording depends on whether the property is residential or commercial, furnished or unfurnished, short-term or long-term and whether the parties are individuals or companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a notarised rental agreement mandatory in Turkey?

No. An ordinary rental agreement is generally not required to be notarised for validity. A signed written agreement is nevertheless strongly recommended, and notarisation may be useful or required for particular administrative procedures.

Can a landlord demand six months’ rent as a deposit?

For residential and roofed workplace leases, the security deposit cannot exceed three months’ rent.

Can the rent increase clause exceed CPI?

An ordinary annual increase agreement is valid only up to the 12-month average CPI change applicable under Article 344. After five years, judicial rent determination may be requested under separate rules.

Does a one-year lease automatically end after one year?

Not for residential and roofed workplace leases from the landlord’s perspective. Unless the tenant gives timely notice, the agreement is generally extended for one year.

Can the tenant sublet the property?

A tenant of a residential or roofed workplace property requires the landlord’s written consent to sublet or transfer the right of use.

Is a guarantor’s signature alone sufficient?

Not necessarily. The guarantee must satisfy the written-form, handwritten information and, where applicable, spousal-consent requirements.

Can the landlord impose a late-payment penalty?

A clause imposing a penalty solely because rent was paid late is invalid in residential and roofed workplace leases. The landlord may still claim rent, applicable interest and lawful legal expenses.

Does the tenant have to leave when the property is sold?

No. The purchaser generally becomes a party to the existing agreement. Eviction requires a statutory ground and compliance with the applicable procedure.

Conclusion

A rental agreement in Turkey should be drafted as a comprehensive legal document rather than a basic payment form.

The agreement must accurately identify the parties and property, define the intended use, establish the rental period, regulate payment and rent increases, allocate expenses and document the property’s condition.

Special attention must be given to mandatory provisions concerning deposits, guarantees, additional payment obligations, renewal, eviction and termination. A clause that conflicts with mandatory Turkish rental law may be invalid despite the parties’ signatures.

The most effective rental agreements anticipate the practical problems that may arise during the relationship. They explain how defects will be reported, who will perform repairs, whether alterations are permitted, how the tenant may leave early, what happens if the property is sold and how keys and the deposit will be returned.

For landlords, a properly drafted agreement improves rent collection, evidence and property protection. For tenants, it provides certainty concerning payment obligations, repairs, lawful increases and protection against arbitrary demands.

Both parties should obtain legal review before signing high-value, long-term, furnished, commercial or foreign-language rental agreements. Early review is considerably easier and less costly than attempting to correct an unclear or unlawful contract after a dispute has arisen.

Legal Disclaimer: This article provides general information regarding rental agreements in Turkey and does not constitute legal advice. Each agreement must be assessed according to the property, parties, intended use, contractual terms and current legislation.