Archive for Real Estate Law

A residential lease in Turkey is governed by a detailed legal framework. Many clauses commonly included by landlords are void, and certain protections for tenants apply regardless of what the contract says. A well-prepared lease reflects these mandatory rules, anticipates...

Transferring ownership of real property through a representative acting under a power of attorney is a widely used practice in Turkey, particularly among property owners who reside abroad, are unable to attend Land Registry proceedings in person, or wish to...

Land ownership in Turkey rests on a system of title registration administered by the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre. For title registration to function reliably, every parcel of land must first be identified, measured, bounded, and recorded through...

When a landlord in Turkey has doubts about a prospective tenant’s financial reliability, requiring a surety is the most common mechanism used to secure performance of the lease. A surety, known as a kefil under Turkish law, is a third...

The relationship between landlords and tenants in Turkey is governed by a detailed legal framework that balances two competing interests: the right of property owners to receive a fair market return on their investment and the right of tenants to...

Tenant eviction in Turkey is governed by a strict legal framework that limits the circumstances under which a landlord may seek the removal of a tenant from a residential or commercial property. The Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098 establishes...

Rental relationships in Turkey are governed primarily by the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098, which dedicates Articles 299 through 378 to the regulation of lease agreements. The Code provides a comprehensive framework addressing the rights and obligations of both...

Turkey has become one of the most attractive destinations for foreign real estate investors in recent years, driven by its strategic geographic location, growing economy, and a legal framework that allows citizens of over 180 countries to purchase property. However,...