Can Keeping Cats and Dogs in an Apartment Be Banned? Management Plan, Neighbour Complaints and Lawsuits for Removal of the Animal
Can keeping pets be banned on a residential complex in Turkey? The registered management plan, the duty not to disturb under KMK Art. 18 and the lawsuit for removal of the animal in the light of Court of Cassation decisions.
Does a Power of Attorney Survive Death? “Valid After Death” Clauses and Turkish Court of Cassation Decisions
Is a title deed sale made after the principal’s death valid if the power of attorney states it remains valid after death? A guide based on TBK Arts. 43 and 513, the 1940 unification decision and Court of Cassation decision K. 2024/2708.
If a Public Project Has Devalued Your Property, Who Pays?
When a new road, viaduct or interchange in Antalya or Alanya reduces the value of your property, Turkish law may require the administration to compensate you even without fault, under the principle of equalisation of sacrifice.
Estate Agent Let Your Property Without Your Knowledge: Can an Owner Silent for 2 Years Claim the Rent Again?
What happens when an estate agent in Turkey lets a property without a power of attorney and the owner stays silent for years? Implied ratification, double rent claims, recovery from the agent under Article 530 TBK and tenant eviction explained.
Conditions for Administrative Termination of Contracts in Urban Transformation
Under Article 6/14 of Law No. 6306, owners holding an absolute majority of land shares can have a stalled flat-for-land construction contract terminated administratively, without a court judgment. This guide explains the conditions, procedure, land register cancellation and post-termination settlement.
Alanya Residence Permit Requirements 2026: Residence Permit by Buying a Home
What are the 2026 requirements for obtaining a residence permit by buying a home in Alanya? The USD 200,000 rule, DAB certificate, valuation report, reopened neighbourhoods and refusal remedies explained.
Alanya Tourism Rental Permit: Law No. 7464, Requirements and Application Guide
Renting a home in Alanya for 100 days or less now requires a Tourism-Purpose Rental Permit under Law No. 7464. This guide covers eligibility, building consent, safety standards, the e-Devlet application and 2026 fines.
Rent Payment, Rent Increase Rules and Rent Determination Lawsuits in Turkey
A guide to Turkish lease law for tenants and landlords: when rent is due, the CPI ceiling under TBK Art. 344, the end of the 25% cap, foreign currency leases and the rent determination lawsuit under TBK Art. 345.
Landlord Protection Guide in Turkey: Tenant Eviction and Safeguards
A practical guide for landlords in Turkey covering eviction undertakings, rent default, promissory note security and the risk of foreign tenants abandoning the property in Alanya and Antalya.
The Floor Easement Trap: Why a Flat Listed as an “Independent Unit” on the Title Deed May Not Be Delivered
A title deed showing an “independent unit” does not prove the flat exists or can be handed over. Using an Alanya enforcement sale case, this guide explains floor easement, condominium ownership, the occupancy permit and buyer rights.
Fraud in Property Sales in Turkey and Its Legal Consequences
Forged title deeds, double sales by contractors and aggravated fraud under TCK 158: the criminal and civil remedies available to buyers, and the State’s strict liability for land register errors under TMK 1007.
Extraordinary Legal Remedies in Turkish Administrative Courts: Renewal of Proceedings and Reversal in the Interest of the Law
A guide to renewal of proceedings (Art. 53 İYUK) and reversal in the interest of the law (Art. 51 İYUK) against final administrative court decisions in Turkey, with their grounds, time limits and impact on zoning and real estate disputes.
Landlord’s Rights Against a Tenant Who Does Not Pay Rent in Turkey
What can a landlord in Turkey do when the tenant stops paying rent? Warning notices, enforcement proceedings, two justified warnings and eviction undertakings explained under the TBK and İİK.
Turkish Court of Cassation Shuts the Door on Collusive Property Sales: The Good-Faith Defence Is Not Protected
In its judgment 2025/2811 E., 2026/1813 K. of 30.04.2026, the Court of Cassation’s 6th Civil Chamber held that a buyer who acquires a flat already occupied by the consumer who bought it from the contractor cannot rely on good faith, and upheld cancellation of the title deed.
Bought an Off-Plan Apartment in Alanya but No Title Deed or Occupancy Permit? Legal Remedies
Many buyers of off-plan apartments in Alanya pay in full but never receive a title deed or occupancy permit. This guide explains the four main legal remedies under Turkish law and the procedural safeguards available to buyers.
What Are the Landowner’s Rights If the Contractor Defaults in a Flat-for-Land Construction Contract?
When a contractor fails to finish a flat-for-land construction project on time, Article 125 of the Turkish Code of Obligations gives the landowner three elective rights. This article explains positive and negative damages and the deduction method for calculating loss of profit.
Late Delivery and Rent Compensation in Flat-for-Land Construction
If the contractor in a Turkish flat-for-land construction contract delivers late, the landowner can claim rent compensation even if the contract is silent. This article explains the legal basis, the calculation period and Court of Cassation case law.
Does a Building Registration Certificate Legalise a Building That Violates Zoning Rules in Turkey?
Does a Building Registration Certificate issued under Turkey’s Zoning Amnesty make a non-compliant building legal? We examine its effect on flat-for-land construction contracts and the occupancy permit obligation in light of a Court of Cassation precedent.
What Is an Action for Cancellation of Title Deed and Registration, and When Can It Be Brought?
An action for cancellation of title and registration corrects a title deed (tapu) record created through fraud, lack of capacity, simulation or registry error. Grounds, process, evidence and key points for foreign property owners in Alanya.
Inheritance Rights of Foreigners in Turkey: The Property Inheritance Process in Alanya
What happens to a foreign national’s property in Alanya after death? This guide explains which law applies, how to obtain a certificate of inheritance, the land registry transfer, inheritance tax and making a will for real estate in Turkey.
Flat-for-Land Construction Contracts in Turkey: Landowner’s Unquantified Claim Against the Contractor for Incomplete and Defective Works
Can a landowner in a Turkish flat-for-land construction contract sue the contractor for incomplete and defective works without knowing the exact amount? This article reviews the unquantified receivable action (HMK Art. 107), standing, land-share calculation and the contractor’s duty to warn in light of Court of Cassation decisions.
Can a Flat-for-Land Construction Contract Be Terminated Unilaterally in Turkey?
Under Turkish law, a flat-for-land construction contract cannot be ended by a unilateral notice: termination requires mutual consent or a final court judgment. This article explains rescission, liquidation and the rights of third-party buyers.
What Kind of Contracts Are Flat-for-Land Construction Contracts? With a Sample Case
Flat-for-land (kat karşılığı) construction contracts are mixed, reciprocal contracts that cannot be terminated by a unilateral declaration. A Court of Cassation case shows how mutual termination intent is assessed.