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Karınca Law Office represents clients in title cancellation and registration, works contracts, construction-for-flat agreements, prevention of trespass, neighbour law, rent claims and eviction proceedings.

This page provides general information about immovable (real estate) law. Disputes arising from land registry, lease, eviction, and construction contracts fall within this area.

Karınca Avukatlık provides advisory services and case follow-up in immovable law matters at its Çankaya office. The information is general in nature; it does not replace concrete advice.

Common Topics in Immovable Law

Actions for cancellation and registration relating to land registry records, lease and eviction matters, and construction contracts in return for flat shares are among frequently seen dispute topics.

Land registry cancellation and registration
Rent claims and eviction
Prevention of unlawful interference
Neighbourhood law
Works contracts and construction contracts in return for flat shares

Information Note

In immovable disputes, documents, land registry records, and limitation/preclusive periods can be critical. No promise as to outcome or duration is given. Website contact channels may be used.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does lease eviction work?

Grounds and procedure for eviction vary according to the type of lease relationship and the applicable law. Assessment must be based on the concrete contract and facts.

What does a land registry cancellation action mean?

These are actions seeking correction or cancellation of a land registry record alleged to be unlawful. Grounds and proof are examined according to the file.

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How Tenant Deposit Refund and Key Handover Work When Leaving a Home

Moving belongings out is not in every case sufficient proof that the dwelling has been legally returned. Delivery of the keys to the landlord or an authorised person, and documenting that delivery, matters. For a deposit refund, how the security was held, rent and ancillary debts, claims of damage beyond ordinary wear and the contract terms are assessed together.

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Can the Landlord Evict the Tenant When a 1-Year Lease Ends?

The end of a 1-year lease does not mean the tenant is automatically evicted. This article explains under what conditions the landlord can evict the tenant and outlines the eviction process when the lease term expires.

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What Is the 2026 Rent Increase Rate? How Is Rent Increase Calculated?

For 2026, the rent increase rate is determined according to the twelve-month average of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute. The increase rate for residential and commercial leases is subject to legal limits. This article is for general informational purposes.

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Is It Possible to File a Retroactive Rent Determination Lawsuit?

Is retroactive application possible in rent determination lawsuits? General information about past rent differences and from which date the determined amount is valid.

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How to Initiate Enforcement Proceedings for Rent Receivables?

If a tenant does not pay rent, the landlord may initiate enforcement proceedings. This article provides basic information about payment orders, deadlines, eviction, and interest applications in the rent receivable enforcement process. This text is for general information purposes and may vary in each specific case.

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How Many Years Is a Lease Agreement? Is It Renewed Every Year?

The duration and renewal conditions of a lease agreement are determined by the parties’ agreement and the Turkish Code of Obligations. It is important to distinguish between the duration and the right of eviction in residential and commercial leases. This article provides general legal information.

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Sample Lease Agreement and Key Points to Consider When Drafting

General information on the meaning of basic clauses in lease agreements, differences between residential and commercial leases, and mandatory legal provisions.

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Time Limit for Filing a Rent Determination Lawsuit and the 5-Year Condition

The time limit for filing a rent determination lawsuit and the 5-year condition are regulated under the Turkish Code of Obligations, yet are often misunderstood in practice. It is possible to file a lawsuit before 5 years have passed; however, the increase rate and calculation method differ. This article is prepared for general informational purposes.

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Common Topics in Immovable Law

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Frequently Asked Questions

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