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.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREFor 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.
READ MOREIs retroactive application possible in rent determination lawsuits? General information about past rent differences and from which date the determined amount is valid.
READ MOREIf 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.
READ MOREThe 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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