An eviction undertaking in Turkey is one of the most effective legal instruments available to a landlord seeking to recover possession of a residential or commercial property. Known in Turkish as a “tahliye taahhütnamesi,” it is a written declaration by which the tenant promises to vacate and deliver the rented property on a specified date. […]
Eviction due to a landlord’s housing or workplace need is one of the principal legal grounds through which a residential or roofed commercial lease may be terminated in Turkey. However, property ownership alone does not give a landlord an unrestricted right to remove an existing tenant. Under Turkish rental law, a landlord seeking possession must […]
Rent Determination Lawsuit in Turkey: Conditions, Procedure and Evidence A rent determination lawsuit in Turkey is a legal action through which the court determines the rent payable for a renewed rental period when the landlord and tenant cannot agree on the appropriate amount. The procedure has become particularly important because long-standing rents may remain significantly […]
The eviction of tenants in Turkey is governed by strict substantive and procedural rules. Although the owner of a property has the right to use, rent and protect that property, ownership alone does not allow a landlord to remove a tenant whenever desired. Residential and roofed workplace tenants benefit from significant protection under the Turkish […]
Rent increase rules in Turkey are among the most important and frequently disputed areas of Turkish real estate law. Rising property values, changing inflation rates and the significant difference between older rents and current market prices have caused an increasing number of disagreements between landlords and tenants. A landlord may believe that the rent should […]
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 […]
Owning and renting residential or commercial property in Turkey can provide significant financial benefits. However, landlords may also face unpaid rent, unauthorised use, damage to the property, unlawful subletting, disputes over rent increases and tenants who refuse to leave despite the existence of a legal eviction ground. Landlord rights in Turkey are principally governed by […]
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 […]
Real estate rental law in Turkey governs the legal relationship between landlords and tenants concerning residential properties, offices, shops, warehouses and other immovable properties. Due to the rapid development of the Turkish real estate market, high inflation, increasing rental values and the growing number of foreign property owners and tenants, lease disputes have become one […]
Introduction Common mistakes in mandatory mediation applications in Turkey can lead to serious procedural consequences, including dismissal of a lawsuit, loss of time, additional costs, disputes concerning the scope of the final report and, in some cases, difficulty protecting limitation or forfeiture periods. Mandatory mediation is not merely an informal settlement meeting. It is a […]