Disaster law is today the most needed area of practice in Hatay, a province profoundly affected by the 2023 earthquakes. Damage assessment reports, entitlement applications, urban transformation decisions and insurance payments are governed by extremely short deadlines and combine technical and legal questions. I stand with my clients at every stage of these proceedings.
Within the framework of Law No. 7269 on Disasters and Law No. 6306 on Urban Transformation, I handle objections to damage assessment results, entitlement applications and appeals, actions against the designation of risk and reserve areas, and disputes arising from compulsory earthquake insurance (DASK) and home insurance policies. Because the deadlines in post-disaster administrative proceedings are exceptionally short, I monitor service and public announcement dates with particular care.
Scope of Services
- Objections to damage assessment reports
- Entitlement applications for disaster housing and appeals
- DASK and home insurance disputes
- Urban transformation under Law No. 6306
- Actions against risk area and reserve area designations
- Challenges to demolition and debris removal decisions
- Compensation claims arising from the earthquake
- Administrative applications and annulment actions
Disaster Law in Hatay
I handle disaster law matters from my office in Antakya and appear before the courts of Hatay — principally Antakya and İskenderun — as well as across the province. For clients abroad, meetings can be arranged by telephone or video conference and the file conducted under a power of attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I object to a damage assessment report?
Damage assessment results are published by public announcement, and an objection must be filed within the period stated in that announcement — in practice usually 30 days. If the objection is rejected, an annulment action may be brought before the administrative court. Because the deadlines are short, tracking the announcement date is critical.
What can I do if my entitlement application is rejected?
You may first appeal to the relevant commission; if that fails, an annulment action may be brought before the administrative court. Title deeds, building registration certificates, utility subscriptions and invoices are decisive in proving entitlement.
My DASK payment does not cover my actual loss. What are my options?
You may object to the loss adjuster's report, apply to the Insurance Arbitration Commission, or bring court proceedings. Losses exceeding the DASK coverage limit should be assessed separately under home insurance policies and through claims against those responsible for the damage.