tenancy law
Articles and legal information about tenancy law.
Termination of Lease Agreement in Turkey: Just and Unjust Causes
Complete guide to lease termination in Turkey. Early termination, just causes for eviction, landlord and tenant rights under the Turkish Code of Obligations.
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Commercial Lease Agreements in Turkey: Key Legal Points
Complete guide to commercial lease agreements in Turkey. Withholding tax, subletting rights, decoration costs, and differences from residential leases.
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Landlord Rights in Turkey: Obligations and Protection Guide
Tenancy laws in Turkey heavily protect the tenant, but the Landlord (Kiraya Veren) has rights too. Learn about Eviction, Rent Increases, and Property Inspection.
Read More → Lease Extension Rights and Automatic Renewal in Turkey
Does the tenant have to leave when the 1-year contract ends? Automatic renewal of the contract. What is an indefinite term lease?
Read More → Preparing a Rental Contract: Legal Security Guide
What to look for in a lease agreement? Common mistakes with guarantors. Importance of the fixture list in furnished apartments.
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Rent Increase Rate and Determination Lawsuit in Turkey
Complete guide to rent increases in Turkey. CPI limits, 5-year rent determination lawsuit, adaptation lawsuit, and mediation requirements for 2025.
Read More → Rental Deposit (Security) Rights and Refund in Turkey
What if the landlord doesn't return the deposit? What is the maximum deposit amount? The obligation to use a time-deposit account.
Read More → Rental Disputes and Mandatory Mediation in Turkey ( 2026)
Complete guide to mandatory mediation for rental disputes in Turkey. Which cases require mediation, the process, costs, and what happens if you skip it.
Read More → Rental Income Tax (GMSI) and Obligations in Turkey
Complete guide to rental income taxation in Turkey. Exemption thresholds, lump-sum vs. real expense deductions, declaration procedures, and penalties for non-compliance.
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Tenant Eviction Lawsuit in Turkey: Reasons and Process ( 2026)
Complete guide to evicting a tenant in Turkey. Just causes, eviction undertaking, 10-year rule, two valid warnings, and lawsuit procedures.
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