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Real estate law FAQ: property purchase, tenant eviction, rent increase limits and cadastre lawsuits. Istanbul real estate lawyer answers your most frequently asked questions.

Real Estate Law FAQ

What should I pay attention to when buying a house?

Have the title record, mortgage/seizure status, zoning plan, and municipal debts checked.

How can I evict my tenant?

Send notice or file lawsuit depending on eviction reason. In case of need, you can file eviction lawsuit due to necessity.

How much can rent increase?

Increase in residential rents is limited by CPI. Market rate determination can be requested for contracts longer than 5 years.

How do I end partnership?

If you can't agree with other partners, file dissolution lawsuit requesting sale or sharing of property.

There's an error in the title record, what should I do?

You can request correction of title record by filing a correction lawsuit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does eviction take if the tenant refuses to leave?

Eviction suits under arts. 350 et seq. of the Code of Obligations typically conclude in 6-18 months depending on the ground and evidence. After finality, the execution office serves an Eviction Order (Sample 7) granting a 15-day departure period. Interim eviction is generally refused; two valid warnings or a written eviction undertaking accelerate the process. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.

What is the deadline to file a title-deed annulment suit?

Annulment suits based on testamentary collusion (muris muvazaası) are not subject to a limitation period. For fraud, duress or mistake, art. 39 of the Code of Obligations requires filing within one year of discovery. Claims based on wrongful registration are subject to the good-faith third-party protection of art. 1023 of the Civil Code; the suit is filed at the civil court of the property's location. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.

Legal Basis (for review)

Statutes cited in this page's curated answers. Application to a concrete dispute is subject to attorney review.

  • TBK m.350
  • TBK m.39
  • TMK m.1023

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