Tenant Payments and Legal Framework in Turkey


In Turkey, landlord-tenant relations are primarily governed by the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098, Article 35 of the Constitution (property rights), and when applicable, the Code of Enforcement and Bankruptcy No. 2004.

Üner Law Firm, an experienced Alanya legal office, provides professional guidance in disputes regarding delayed payments, evictions, and tenant rights.

???? Constitutional and Legal Rights

  • Article 35 of the Turkish Constitution secures the right to own property.

  • However, tenants’ constitutional inviolability of residence (Art. 21) protects them from arbitrary eviction.

???? Tenant Responsibilities

  • According to Articles 313-357 of the Turkish Code of Obligations:

    • Rent must be paid on time.

    • If not paid within 30 days after notice, landlords may file an eviction lawsuit.

    • Two warnings within one year constitute a valid ground for eviction in the following period.

    • Landlords can initiate direct enforcement without a court ruling.

???? Fact: As of 2024, more than 70% of eviction lawsuits in Turkey are due to rent default (Source: Turkish Ministry of Justice, 2024 Report).

???? Landlord Rights and Responsibilities

  • Landlords are responsible for basic repairs and ensuring the property is habitable.

  • Cannot terminate tenancy arbitrarily before the contract ends.

  • Contracts renew automatically unless valid legal grounds exist.

???? Enforcement and Eviction

  • If tenants fail to pay, the landlord may apply directly to the enforcement office.

  • Tenant has 7 days to object. If not, eviction starts within 15 days.

  • If objections are raised, the landlord must initiate a court case.

???? Legal Assistance Is Essential

 

Working with a legal office like Üner Law Firm in Alanya ensures the enforcement of rights and prevents unnecessary delays.

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