Introduction Full remedy actions in Turkey are one of the most important legal tools for individuals, companies and foreign investors who suffer damage due to the acts, actions or omissions of public authorities. In Turkish administrative law, public institutions are not immune from liability. If the administration causes damage while exercising public authority or carrying […]
Introduction Annulment actions in Turkey are among the most important legal remedies available against unlawful administrative decisions. In Turkish administrative law, public authorities have the power to issue unilateral decisions that may directly affect individuals, companies, foreign investors, property owners, civil servants, taxpayers and regulated businesses. These decisions may involve residence permits, deportation orders, tax […]
Introduction Door-to-door sales and off-premises contracts are among the most sensitive areas of Turkish Consumer Law. These transactions often occur outside ordinary commercial settings, such as at the consumer’s home, workplace, school, hospital, hotel, public event, promotional meeting, excursion, fair, or another place where the consumer does not expect to make a purchase. Because the […]
Introduction Consumer compensation claims in Turkey are an important part of Turkish Consumer Law. A consumer may suffer financial loss, loss of use, repair expenses, substitute service costs, medical expenses, travel expenses, wasted holiday time, emotional distress, personal injury, damage to property, or reputational harm because of a defective product, defective service, misleading advertisement, unsafe […]
Introduction Online marketplace return policies in Turkey are one of the most important areas of modern consumer law. Consumers buy clothes, electronics, cosmetics, furniture, home appliances, books, toys, digital products, vehicle parts, personal care products, and many other goods through online platforms every day. These transactions are convenient, but they also create frequent disputes: the […]
Introduction Counterfeit and non-original products are a serious consumer protection issue in Turkey. Consumers may purchase shoes, bags, cosmetics, perfumes, watches, electronics, mobile phone accessories, spare parts, clothing, toys, medical products, supplements, luxury goods, automotive parts, software, or household products believing that they are original, branded, authentic, licensed, imported, or authorized. After payment, the consumer […]
Introduction Hotel and accommodation disputes under Turkish Consumer Law are increasingly common because consumers now book hotels, resorts, hostels, apart hotels, villas, holiday homes, boutique hotels, thermal hotels, serviced apartments, and short-term accommodation through many different channels. A consumer may reserve directly through a hotel website, call center, travel agency, online booking platform, social media […]
Introduction Beauty, aesthetic, cosmetic, and hair transplant services in Turkey have become a major area of consumer and health law. Consumers may receive services such as hair transplantation, laser hair removal, skin care, Botox, fillers, mesotherapy, PRP, dental aesthetics, rhinoplasty, liposuction, breast aesthetics, eyelid surgery, body contouring, cosmetic dermatology, beauty salon treatments, and other appearance-focused […]
Introduction Repair service disputes in Turkey are one of the most common types of consumer law problems. Consumers often deliver mobile phones, computers, televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, air conditioners, vehicles, small household appliances, furniture, electronic devices, and other consumer products to authorized or private repair services. The expectation is simple: the product should be […]
Introduction Furniture and home appliance disputes are among the most common consumer law problems in Turkey. Consumers frequently purchase sofas, beds, wardrobes, dining tables, kitchen cabinets, white goods, refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, air conditioners, televisions, vacuum cleaners, small electrical appliances, and built-in kitchen products for household use. These purchases often involve high prices, delivery […]