Rent, Eviction and Deposit in 25 Questions — Atty. Aylin Esra Eren
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Atty. Aylin Esra Eren
Lawyer Aylin Esra Eren explains rent, eviction, and deposit with 25 questions and answers.
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Can the landlord evict the tenant whenever they want?
No. The lessor must rely on one of the eviction grounds regulated in the Turkish Code of Obligations. Property right alone does not terminate the tenant's contract.
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Can the landlord make the rent increase at any rate they want?
Rent increases are evaluated within the scope of Article 344 of the Turkish Code of Obligations. Valid legal limits and contract provisions in residential leases must be taken into account.
Within how many days is a tenant evicted if they do not pay the rent amount?
The eviction process depends on the type of contract and the legal path initiated. There are different procedures such as two justified notices, default, and eviction through enforcement.
What can a tenant do if they cannot get their deposit back when moving out?
It is not possible for the lessor to arbitrarily keep the deposit. The return of the receivable is evaluated together with damage and debt claims.
Does the tenant have to leave immediately if the landlord sells the house?
The sale of the immovable does not automatically terminate the lease agreement. The new owner can request eviction due to necessity under conditions specified in the law.
Can the landlord insist on receiving rent in cash?
Tax legislation and documentation obligations regarding the payment method in residential and workplace leases must be taken into account. The tenant must keep documents that can prove the payments they made.
Does the tenant have to move out automatically when the lease agreement ends?
In residential and roofed workplace leases, the expiration of the term of a fixed-term contract does not ensure the eviction of the tenant on its own. Article 347 of the Turkish Code of Obligations applies.
Can the landlord enter the tenant's home without notice?
The tenant has home inviolability. The lessor's right to inspect the property must be exercised within the framework of statutory conditions and appropriate notification.
Can the tenant rent the house to someone else without notifying the landlord?
Regarding sublease and transfer of the right of use, the conditions in Article 322 of the Turkish Code of Obligations apply. In residential and roofed workplaces, the written consent of the lessor is important.
Can the landlord constantly text the tenant to ask for eviction?
It is possible for the lessor to exercise their rights, but behaviors constituting threats, harassment, or unlawful pressure can be evaluated separately.
Can the tenant ask the landlord for expenses if they do renovations in the house?
Whether the renovation is mandatory, the landlord's approval, and contract provisions are important. Every expense made by the tenant cannot be requested from the lessor automatically.
What happens if the landlord does not want to renew the lease agreement?
In residential and roofed workplace leases, the lessor's right to terminate the contract is limited to statutory reasons. The tenant's period and notifications must also be examined.
Does the tenant pay the remaining rents if they vacate the house early?
In case of early termination by the tenant, the reasonable period and the possibility of re-letting in Article 325 of the Turkish Code of Obligations are evaluated.
Details of the topic: Does the Tenant Pay the Remaining Rents If They Vacate the House Early?.
Is a tenant definitively evicted if they have signed an eviction commitment?
For the eviction commitment to be valid, the form and time conditions in the law must be provided. The periods of enforcement or lawsuit to be carried out based on the commitment are also important.
Is an eviction commitment signed on the same day as the lease agreement valid?
Pursuant to Article 352 of the Turkish Code of Obligations, the eviction commitment must be given after the delivery of the leased property. Regarding documents signed on the same day, the concrete case and delivery time must be examined.
What happens if enforcement proceedings are initiated because the tenant does not pay rent to the landlord?
The payment order is served to the tenant, and statutory periods start to run. The provisions of the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law apply regarding objection, payment, and eviction demands.
Can the landlord evict the tenant on the grounds of renovation?
In cases of substantial repair, reconstruction, and zoning status, eviction can come into question within the scope of Article 350 and following articles of the Turkish Code of Obligations. Actual and statutory conditions are sought.
Does the lease agreement terminate if the tenant dies?
In the event of the tenant's death, the status of the contract is determined according to Article 333 of the Turkish Code of Obligations and relevant special regulations.
If there are multiple tenants, does one of them leaving end the contract?
The parties to the contract, joint debt status, and termination notice must be examined. One tenant leaving does not automatically end the responsibilities of other tenants arising from the contract.
Is a tenant evicted if they do not accept the rent increase?
A tenant who does not accept a rent increase exceeding legal limits cannot be evicted solely for this reason. A lawsuit can be filed under necessary conditions for the determination of the rent amount.
Can the landlord increase the deposit due to inflation?
The deposit is subject to the security deposit provisions in Article 342 of the Turkish Code of Obligations. Contract and statutory limitations must be taken into account regarding the increase of the security deposit.
Can a deduction be made from the deposit if the tenant moves out without painting the house?
Wear and tear caused by ordinary use are not the tenant's responsibility. Actual damage, contract, and delivery conditions are evaluated.
Can the landlord have the tenant's electricity and water subscriptions turned off?
The lessor's unlawful prevention of services in order to put pressure on the tenant can generate different legal responsibilities. Eviction must be carried out through legal means.
How does the tenant prove that the landlord's claim of necessity is not true?
Whether the necessity is real, sincere, and mandatory is evaluated according to the conditions of the concrete case. The prohibition of re-letting after eviction is also regulated in the law.
When is a rent determination lawsuit filed?
According to Article 345 of the Turkish Code of Obligations, a lawsuit for the determination of the rent amount can be filed at any time. However, from which rental period onwards the determined amount will be applied; changes depending on filing the lawsuit at least thirty days before the new period, written increase notification, or the presence of an increase provision in the contract. In contracts exceeding five years or renewed after five years, comparable rent and equity evaluation are made according to Article 344 of the Turkish Code of Obligations.
Details of the topic: What is a Rent Determination Lawsuit? Critical Warning For Old Tenants (2026).