Rent Determination Lawsuit

A rent determination lawsuit allows the court to set the rent for the new lease period when the landlord and tenant cannot agree.

What is it?

When the landlord and tenant cannot agree on the rent, either party may ask the court to determine the rent for the new lease period. The claim is assessed under the provisions of the Turkish Code of Obligations on rent.

Factors considered by the court

  • Type, location and condition of the property
  • Rents of comparable properties
  • Previous rent and contract terms
  • Duration of the tenancy

General procedure

  1. Reviewing the property and comparable rents
  2. Filing the lawsuit (important time limits apply)
  3. Site inspection and expert examination ordered by the court
  4. Judgment determining the new rent

Points to consider: Current statutory rules on rent increases and the contract terms are decisive. The filing date affects from which period the new rent applies; missing time limits may result in loss of rights.

The information on this page is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Each matter must be assessed on its own facts.

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