What You Need to Know About House Rental Procedures for Foreigners in Turkey

What You Need to Know About House Rental Procedures for Foreigners in Turkey

With its geographical location, living standards, social opportunities, job and career opportunities and many other features, Turkey is among the countries with important and happy life opportunities in the world. Thanks to these privileged features, Turkey attracts great interest from foreigners.

Since 2016, many foreigners from many different countries of the world, many foreigners come to Turkey and start a new life by obtaining citizenship or residence permit through investment.

Of course, this situation offers many opportunities not only for foreigners but also for Turks.

One of these opportunities is that Turkish homeowners have the opportunity to sell or rent houses to foreigners.

However, of course, there are many confusing details about this issue. We examine all these details and curiosities in this article.

And let's start if you are ready.

Can Turkish Landlords Rent Houses to Foreigners?

One of the most curious questions is undoubtedly the question of whether it is legal for Turkish homeowners to rent their homes to foreigners.

Of course, renting a house to foreigners is quite legal.

Especially landlords who rent their homes to foreigners;

- They can earn higher rental income compared to local Turkish people. Foreigners, especially those who come for business or education purposes, have the opportunity to pay more to provide a comfortable living space,

- Foreigners pay their rent regularly in order not to risk their comfortable life in Turkey. This is very important as it ensures financial stability for the property owner,

- Since foreign tenants have different cultural backgrounds, this gives landlords the opportunity to experience different cultures.

Rental transactions in Turkey are based on certain procedures regardless of whether they are local or foreign.

Some important procedures that should be done before renting a house to foreigners in Turkey are as follows.

- They can earn higher rental incomes compared to local Turkish residents. Foreigners, especially those who come for business or education purposes, have the opportunity to pay more to provide a comfortable living space,

- Foreigners pay their rent regularly in order not to risk their comfortable life in Turkey. This is very important as it ensures financial stability for the property owner,

- Since foreign tenants have different cultural backgrounds, this gives landlords the opportunity to experience different cultures.

Rental transactions in Turkey are based on certain procedures regardless of whether they are local or foreign.

Some important procedures that must be done before renting a house to foreigners in Turkey are as follows.

1- Identity Declaration:

Foreigners who wish to reside in Turkey must have information such as passport or residence permit.

2- Residence Permit

Foreigners who want to rent a house in Turkey must have a residence permit and declare this permit to the landlord. Residence permit is a document required to live and work legally in Turkey.

People without a residence permit will not be able to make long-term rental transactions.

3- Land Registry Check

Real estate purchase-sale and rental transactions in Turkey are carried out on the basis of land registry records. Foreign nationals who will rent a house in Turkey must check the title deed records of the property they will rent. Another important detail in this regard is to confirm whether the property owner is the person named in the title deed.

4- Lease Agreement

A rental agreement must be made between the tenant and the landlord.

On this contract; rental price, rental period, payment method, deposit amount and other details should be specified. The lease agreement is of great importance as it will protect the rights and responsibilities of both parties.

5- Deposit:

Landlords may request a deposit of one or more rental fees from tenants to secure themselves.

The deposit is used to cover the damage that may occur during the rental period of the house or the damage that may occur if the tenant fails to pay the rent.

6- Rental Price and Payment Method:

The rental price and payment method must be included in the lease agreement.

The periods in which the rent will be paid should be clearly stated in the contract.

7- Rental Period:

The rental period must be clearly stated in the lease agreement.

When the rental period expires, the tenant and the landlord can make a new contract or extend the existing contracts.

There is no need for a special rental agreement for foreigners in Turkey. Rental transactions are generally carried out in the same way for everyone in Turkey.

If you want to have more detailed information about the lease contract; You can visit our article titled "Do Not Skip This Information When Making a Lease Contract!"

Of course, the rules and regulations regarding renting a house in Turkey may change from time to time, so it is very important to have up-to-date information and act in line with this information.

In order to eliminate possible problems in the rental process or to complete the process correctly, it can be very useful to get support from a real estate expert.

If you are wondering how to choose a good real estate consultant; You can visit our article titled "How to Choose a Good Real Estate Consultant?" 

You can contact Proturk Property directly for other issues you are curious about such as investment, purchase-sale or rental transactions. Proturk Property, with its expert staff and wide investment portfolio, will help you in any matter you wish.