Real property is the most valuable asset most individuals and companies hold. In matters such as title deed cancellation and registration, lease disputes, promises to sell and interference with ownership, I provide both preventive advice and litigation services — including for foreign nationals acquiring property in Türkiye.
I conduct eviction, rent determination and rent adaptation proceedings in disputes between tenants and landlords, and handle declaratory, annulment and compensation proceedings in disputes arising from land registry records and ownership rights. Occupancy compensation claims, actions for the dissolution of co-ownership and pre-emption claims also fall within my practice. For foreign buyers I carry out title due diligence, zoning checks and transaction supervision before purchase.
Scope of Services
- Title deed cancellation and registration actions
- Rent determination, adaptation and eviction proceedings
- Dissolution of co-ownership (partition) actions
- Actions for the prevention of interference with ownership
- Occupancy compensation (ecrimisil) claims
- Pre-emption (right of first refusal) actions
- Promise-to-sell agreements for immovable property
- Title and zoning due diligence for foreign buyers
Real Estate Law in Hatay
I handle real estate 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
Can foreign nationals buy property in Türkiye?
Citizens of most countries may acquire real estate in Türkiye, subject to area limits and to restrictions in military and security zones. A title search, zoning check and verification of any encumbrances before signing are essential, as the transfer takes effect on registration at the land registry.
On what grounds can a tenant be evicted?
Non-payment of rent (two justified notices), the landlord's own need, reconstruction or renovation, a written undertaking to vacate, and expiry of the ten-year extension period are the principal grounds. Each has its own procedural and time requirements.
How is the annual rent increase calculated?
For residential leases the increase may not exceed the twelve-month average change in the consumer price index for the preceding lease year. For tenancies exceeding five years, a rent determination action may be brought to set a new figure in line with equitable principles.