Tenancy Law
Eviction, determination of rent, rent receivables and mandatory mediation.
Residential and roofed commercial leases are governed by Articles 339 et seq. of Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098. For many tenancy disputes, mediation is mandatory before filing a lawsuit (Law No. 6325, Art. 18/B).
Main topics
- Eviction for the landlord's need, reconstruction or an eviction undertaking (Code of Obligations Arts. 350–352)
- Setting and determination of rent (Art. 344)
- Rent receivables and eviction through enforcement
- Rights of tenants and landlords
Articles in this area
Tenancy Law
Rent Increase Limit and Rent Determination Cases
The legal limit on annual rent increases for residential and commercial leases, rent reassessment after five years, and when to file a rent determination case.
Att. Ahmet Bertuğ Dönmez18 September 2026
Tenancy Law
What Is an Eviction Undertaking and When Is It Valid?
The validity conditions of a tenant's written undertaking to vacate, and eviction when the property is not vacated on the agreed date.
Att. Ahmet Bertuğ Dönmez4 September 2026