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Turkish Court of Cassation real estate rulings
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The Turkish Court of Cassation has issued several significant rulings clarifying legal obligations in real estate and rental disputes. In a landmark precedent regarding property ownership, the court ruled that a title deed transfer alone may not prove legal ownership if the actual use of a property contradicts the registry. The court rejected the “good faith buyer” defense, ruling that buyers cannot claim legal protection if they fail to verify a property’s occupancy status through physical inspection. Regarding the Turkish Code of Obligations, the 3rd Civil Chamber addressed the distribution of prepaid rent following a property sale. The court ruled sale, ruling that when a property is sold mid-lease, the previous owner is obligated to must refund any prepaid rent covering the period after the sale date, as the new owner becomes the party to the lease agreement. Furthermore, in a case from sale. In Gaziantep, the court ruled held that a former owner remains owners remain liable for returning security deposits unless they can prove the funds were transferred to the new owner. Expanding on tenant protections, the court addressed cases where tenants were allegedly coerced into paying excessive rent through threats of eviction or utility disconnection. The court also clarified that such disputes involving coerced rent increases should be evaluated under the principle of “unjust enrichment” rather than being strictly limited to “recovery of payment” (istirdat) lawsuits. Additionally, the court ruled that in eviction disputes, judges must use on-site inspections to determine the a property’s ‘superior characteristic’ of a property—such as whether it is a residence or a roofed workplace—to decide which to apply correct lease laws apply, emphasizing that such determinations must be made through on-site inspections. Recent rulings have further addressed architectural integrity, stating that laws, and unauthorized exterior modifications, such as glass balconies or iron railings that deviate from the original building project, modifications must be removed to preserve the architectural unity unity. Recent legal analysis further clarifies maintenance duties under the Turkish Code of apartment buildings. Obligations. While tenants are responsible for routine cleaning and upkeep, landlords must cover major repairs such as plumbing replacements, floor renovations, and elevator maintenance, though lease terms may alter these responsibilities if they do not violate mandatory laws. Furthermore, experts have identified eviction tactics used by landlords to remove tenants paying below market rates, such as falsely claiming a personal need for occupancy. If a property is evicted for personal use, the law prohibits renting it to a third party for three years; violating this allows former tenants to seek compensation.
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- 2026-09-09 18:51 UTC Turkish Court of Cassation real estate rulings
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