{"id":889,"date":"2025-09-18T10:51:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T07:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tureliceylan.com\/en\/?p=889"},"modified":"2025-10-09T17:28:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T14:28:48","slug":"how-to-evict-a-tenant-in-turkey-a-comprehensive-guide-to-eviction-lawsuits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tureliceylan.com\/en\/how-to-evict-a-tenant-in-turkey-a-comprehensive-guide-to-eviction-lawsuits\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Evict a Tenant in Turkey? A Comprehensive Guide to Eviction Lawsuits\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

T\u00fcreli & Ceylan Law Firm \u2013 Real Estate & Tenancy Law Department<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is your tenant failing to pay rent for an extended period?
Did you sell the property, but the tenant refuses to vacate?
Has the lease expired but the property hasn\u2019t been returned?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In these cases, legal eviction<\/strong> of the tenant is possible. However, if the eviction process is not handled properly, it may take years<\/strong> to resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article explains the legal grounds for eviction<\/strong>, how to file an eviction lawsuit<\/strong>, how long the process takes, and how you can manage the situation efficiently and lawfully<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Tenant Eviction?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tenant eviction refers to the legal process by which a landlord removes a tenant from a leased property based on legitimate legal grounds. The eviction is conducted either through court proceedings or enforcement offices<\/strong>, in accordance with the Turkish Code of Obligations (TCO)<\/strong> and the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law (EBL)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Legal Grounds for Eviction?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under Turkish law, a tenant can only be evicted for legally valid reasons<\/strong>. Common grounds include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Non-Payment of Rent (TCO Art. 315)<\/strong>
    If the tenant fails to pay rent on time, the landlord may issue a written notice granting 30 days to pay. If payment is not made, the lease may be terminated, and an eviction lawsuit may be filed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Eviction Due to Two Valid Warnings (TCO Art. 352\/2)<\/strong>
    If the landlord issues two justified warnings<\/strong> within one lease year due to late rent payments, the landlord may file for eviction at the end of the lease term.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Eviction Based on a Written Undertaking (TCO Art. 352\/1)<\/strong>
    If the tenant has signed a written and dated eviction undertaking<\/strong>, they are legally obliged to vacate the property on that date. If they fail to comply, eviction proceedings can be initiated directly via enforcement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Landlord\u2019s or Immediate Family\u2019s Housing Need (TCO Art. 350)<\/strong>
    If the landlord or their immediate family has a genuine and urgent need<\/strong> to reside in the property, an eviction case may be filed at the end of the lease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Reconstruction or Major Renovation (TCO Art. 350\/2)<\/strong>
    If the property requires rebuilding or substantial renovation<\/strong>, eviction may be demanded to carry out the work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Eviction by New Owner Due to Personal Need (TCO Art. 351)<\/strong>
    If the property is sold, the new owner must notify<\/strong> the tenant within 1 month<\/strong> of purchase and may file for eviction after 6 months<\/strong>, citing personal use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to File an Eviction Lawsuit?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Eviction procedures vary depending on the legal basis and fall into two main categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A. Eviction via Enforcement (Without Court Judgment)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n