What Can a Foreign Tenant Do If the Landlord Refuses to Return the Security Deposit in Türkiye? One of the most common disputes faced by foreigners renting apartments in Türkiye arises at the end of the tenancy. The foreign tenant vacates the apartment, returns the keys and expects the landlord to return the security deposit. […]
Under What Conditions Can a Foreign Tenant Be Evicted from a Home in Türkiye? Foreign nationals renting residential property in Türkiye are sometimes told that they have fewer tenancy rights than Turkish citizens. A landlord may say: “Your one-year lease has expired, so you must leave.” Another may claim: “I sold the apartment, so you […]
What Can a Foreign Tenant Do If a Landlord Demands an Excessive Rent Increase in Türkiye? Foreign nationals renting homes in Türkiye frequently face a problem that has become increasingly common in major cities: The landlord suddenly demands a very large rent increase. A tenant may be paying TRY 25,000 per month when the landlord […]
What Can a Foreigner Do If They Rent a Home in a Neighborhood Closed to Foreign Residence Registration in Türkiye? Imagine that a foreigner arrives in Türkiye, finds an apartment, pays a deposit and several months of rent, signs a one-year lease agreement and moves into the property. A few days later, when attempting to […]
Can a Foreigner Lose Their Residence Permit in Türkiye If They Cannot Register Their Address? Foreign nationals living in Türkiye frequently encounter problems when attempting to register their residential address. A foreigner may have a valid residence permit card but discover that the address cannot be registered because the apartment appears occupied in the Address […]
If a Foreigner’s Residence Permit Is Cancelled in Türkiye, Is There a Legal Way to Stay? The cancellation of a Turkish residence permit is one of the most serious immigration problems a foreign national living in Türkiye can face. A foreigner may have lived in Türkiye legally for years, rented or purchased property, established a […]
How Many Days Does a Foreigner Have to Leave Türkiye After a Residence Permit Expires? One of the most common questions asked by foreigners living in Türkiye is: “My Turkish residence permit has expired. How many days do I have to leave Türkiye?” The answer requires an important legal distinction. A foreigner should normally leave […]
What Can a Foreigner Do If a Residence Permit Extension Application Is Rejected in Türkiye? A residence permit extension rejection can create a serious and urgent immigration problem for a foreign national living in Türkiye. Many foreigners assume that because they previously received a Turkish residence permit, renewal will automatically be approved as long as […]
Can a Foreigner with a Residence Permit Be Deported from Türkiye? Obtaining a residence permit in Türkiye gives a foreign national the legal right to stay in the country for the period and purpose specified in the permit. However, a residence permit does not provide absolute protection against deportation. A foreigner may have a valid […]
Introduction: Should Foreign Investors Choose Arbitration or Turkish Courts? Foreign investors entering Turkey frequently spend substantial time negotiating commercial matters such as valuation, ownership percentages, payment terms, management rights, intellectual property, financing and exit mechanisms. One clause is often left until the final stages of negotiation: “How will disputes be resolved?” That clause may later […]