Court ruling may pave the way for rent increases

The rise in residential rents has become a subject of research for everyone in recent days. The 25 percent rent increase cap, which was put into effect to stop these increases, is also constantly on the agenda. A court has announced a precedent-setting decision regarding this issue.

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While rising rents remain a hot topic in Turkey, the 54th Civil Chamber of the Istanbul Regional Court of Justice has issued a precedent-setting decision regarding the regulation that limits rent increases in residential properties to 25 percent, which was implemented to curb exorbitant rent hikes.

According to the report by Milliyet;

Mediator and Lawyer Umut Metin, who provided statements on the subject, shared the following:

“Actually, the decision here is not related to the 25 percent limit. There is a situation where a different decision is being made.

In rent determination lawsuits, a lawsuit for the determination of the rental price can be filed regarding rental agreements after 5 years.

In these lawsuits, the condition of the leased property and comparable rental prices are taken into consideration.