Disputes between landlords and tenants continue: Under what conditions can tenants receive compensation from landlords?

New developments aimed at protecting the rights of tenants are drawing attention during this period when legal disputes between tenants and landlords are frequently on the agenda. In particular, the situations in which tenants in all 81 provinces can claim compensation provide a significant advantage for them.

With the removal of the cap on rent increase rates in July, landlords in many provinces have begun implementing high-rate hikes. This situation has forced some tenants to vacate their homes, and many have been compelled to seek legal recourse and file lawsuits against their landlords.

It is possible for tenants to claim compensation depending on the grievances they have experienced. If a landlord attempts to evict a tenant on unjust grounds and this situation is determined by the court, the tenant may claim compensation. The key point here is that the tenant is evicted unfairly and can prove this situation.

According to a report in Kamusonhaber, if a tenant has not vacated the property and is still residing there in accordance with the terms of the contract, no right to compensation arises. Compensation can only be claimed in cases of wrongful eviction and based on a court decision.

Landlords are obligated to provide tenants with a habitable and usable residence. The lease agreement is made in accordance with this obligation, and the tenant's obligation to pay rent is parallel to this duty.

However, if a landlord provides a tenant with a residence that is in an unusable condition, or if the residence becomes unsuitable through no fault of the tenant, the tenant may file a claim for compensation.

Courts determine the amount of compensation by taking into account the damages suffered by the tenant. This amount is adjusted to cover the tenant's losses without resulting in unjust enrichment. It is also essential that the landlord is not victimized during this process.

The growing interest of investors in the housing market has been drawing attention recently. In July, housing sales increased by 16 percent compared to the same period of the previous year.

This increase reveals that activity in the housing market has risen significantly. However, high mortgage interest rates continue to be a factor that makes purchasing difficult.