When Must a Rental Security Deposit Be Returned in Turkey?
How Turkish rules distinguish bank-held security, unpaid liabilities, ordinary wear and disputed damage at the end of a lease.
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Practical guides to property transactions, ownership and real estate disputes under Turkish law.
Buying an Apartment in Turkey: Title Status and Occupancy Permit
How to distinguish the registered right, the planned unit and permission to use the building before buying an apartment in Turkey.
Can You Use a Power of Attorney Signed Abroad for Property in Turkey?
How to match a foreign power of attorney to a Turkish property transaction, including authority, authentication, photographs and translation.
Can You Recover a Property Reservation Payment in Turkey?
What a kapora payment means, when withdrawal and refund rules differ, and which documents establish who should repay the money.
What Should You Check Before Buying Property in Turkey?
A practical legal checklist for overseas buyers: the owner, title records, planning documents, authority to sign and the sequence of payment and registration.
Can You Buy Property in Turkey with a Mortgage or Other Registry Entry?
What a mortgage, seizure, injunction or annotation may mean for a purchase—and why paying the seller does not automatically clear the title.
What Can You Do If a Developer Delays Handover or Title Transfer in Turkey?
A missed delivery date, an unfinished apartment and a missing title require different responses. Understand the contract, evidence and legal options before choosing a remedy.
How Can a Foreign Heir Inherit Property in Turkey While Living Abroad?
A foreign probate document does not answer every question about Turkish property. The applicable law, inheritance certificate, competent court and registration process need separate attention.