Introduction Mediation in condominium and neighbourhood disputes in Turkey has become an important part of the Turkish property law system. Disagreements between apartment owners, building managers, tenants, neighbouring property owners and users of adjoining properties may arise from common expenses, shared areas, noise, water leakage, parking spaces, unauthorised construction, building management decisions, rights of passage, […]
Introduction Real estate and co-ownership disputes are among the most complex and financially significant private law disputes in Turkey. These cases may involve jointly owned apartments, inherited land, commercial property, agricultural land, construction projects, title deed transfers, easements, rental income, unauthorised occupation, property expenses and the dissolution of co-ownership. Since 1 September 2023, mediation has […]
Introduction Mediation in Turkish commercial disputes has become a central part of debt collection, contract enforcement and business dispute resolution in Turkey. Companies seeking to recover unpaid invoices, contractual receivables, service fees, commissions, compensation or other commercial debts must carefully consider the mandatory mediation rules before commencing court proceedings. Under Article 5/A of the Turkish […]
Introduction to Voluntary Mediation in Turkey Voluntary mediation in Turkey is an alternative dispute resolution method that enables parties to resolve private law disputes through negotiation with the assistance of an independent and impartial mediator. Unlike mandatory mediation, voluntary mediation is initiated by the free decision of the parties. No party is legally required to […]
Introduction Mediation has become one of the principal methods of resolving civil and commercial disputes in Turkey. Employees, employers, companies, consumers, landlords, tenants, shareholders, co-owners and foreign investors increasingly use mediation to resolve disputes without waiting for lengthy court proceedings. Reaching a settlement, however, is only one part of the process. The practical value of […]
Introduction Mediation has become an integral part of dispute resolution in Turkey. Employees, employers, companies, consumers, landlords, tenants, co-owners, shareholders and foreign investors may encounter mediation either voluntarily or as a mandatory procedural step before litigation. The principal legislation governing mediation is Law No. 6325 on Mediation in Civil Disputes. The law regulates the fundamental […]
Introduction Mediation has become an essential part of the Turkish legal system. Individuals, employees, employers, companies, landlords, tenants, consumers, shareholders and foreign investors may be required to complete mediation before bringing certain disputes before a Turkish court. The main legislation governing mediation in Turkey is Law No. 6325 on Mediation in Civil Disputes. Additional rules […]
Introduction to Consumer Mediation in Turkey Consumer mediation in Turkey has become an essential part of the legal process for disputes between consumers and sellers, suppliers, banks, insurance companies, e-commerce platforms, private hospitals, educational institutions, construction companies and other commercial service providers. Under Turkish law, many consumer disputes cannot be brought directly before a consumer […]
Introduction to Rental Dispute Mediation in Turkey Rental dispute mediation in Turkey has become a mandatory preliminary stage for a wide range of disputes between landlords and tenants. Since 1 September 2023, parties involved in most disputes arising from residential and commercial lease relationships must apply to mediation before filing a lawsuit before the competent […]
Introduction to Employment Mediation in Turkey Employment mediation in Turkey is one of the most important procedural stages in disputes between employees and employers. In a significant number of employment-related claims, a party cannot directly file a lawsuit before a Turkish labour court. The claimant must first apply for mandatory mediation and complete the mediation […]