Cansu
Lawyer · Izmir, Turkey
- 209 cases handled · 1 in this service
- 13+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Turkish
- Law, Yeditepe University
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4.96(9 reviews)
Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting in Turkey
Lawyers who review or draft a rental contract (kira sözleşmesi) in Turkey for tenants and landlords, in Turkish and English, including a lease signed before a notary for a residence permit application.
About Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting in Turkey
A rental contract in Turkey is often a printed form filled in at an estate agent's desk. This page covers lease and rental contract review and drafting in Turkey: the lease agreement, rental agreement or tenancy agreement for a home, checking it before signing and drafting one from scratch. In Turkish it is the kira sözleşmesi. It is for foreign tenants, including those who need the lease for a residence permit (ikamet izni), and for owners who let a property in Turkey. English-speaking lawyers registered in Turkey can read, explain and draft it. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Property Lease Review & Drafting”.
What a lease in Turkey usually covers
- The parties, the property and its furniture, the start date and the term.
- The rent, how and when it is paid, and how it changes at renewal within the legal limits.
- The deposit (depozito), the condition of the home at handover, and who pays for repairs, utilities and the building's service charge (aidat).
- Use of the home, subletting, notice and early termination.
Points to watch in Turkey
Many of a tenant's protections come from the Turkish Code of Obligations and cannot be signed away, so a clause that looks strict may not hold, and one that looks harmless may cost money later. Bilingual contracts are common, and the contract can say which language prevails. A foreigner applying for a residence permit with a lease is generally asked for one made before a Turkish notary (noter). A tenant's signed promise to leave (tahliye taahhütnamesi) is sometimes added at signing and deserves a careful read. Owners letting to holidaymakers for short stays need a separate permit, see tourist rental license application.
What a lawyer does
A lawyer reads the draft and explains it in English, proposes changes, checks that the landlord is the owner on the tapu, drafts a lease for either side and attends the notary when needed. If a disagreement comes later, see landlord and tenant disputes; for an owner abroad, a power of attorney lets the lawyer sign.
Questions and answers
Does a rental contract in Turkey have to be notarised?
Not as a rule; a written lease is valid without a notary. For a residence permit application, a notarised lease is generally required.
Can the contract be in English?
A bilingual Turkish and English contract is common. The text says which version prevails if the two differ.
What happens to the deposit?
It secures the landlord against unpaid rent or damage and is returned at the end, less justified deductions. The contract records the amount and the condition of the home.
Can a tenant leave before the lease ends?
Often yes, but an early departure can carry costs. The contract and the Code of Obligations set them.
Who needs a lawyer, the tenant or the landlord?
Either. Each side can have its own lawyer read the contract before signing.
5 lawyers who provide Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting in Turkey
Sorted by experience in this service. Write to any of them — the reply comes from the lawyer, without obligation.
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Sadi Berk
Lawyer · Kusadasi, Turkey
- 80 cases handled · 1 in this service
- 15+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Turkish
- Law, Marmara University
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5.00(6 reviews)
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Yasin
Lawyer · Istanbul, Turkey
- 187 cases handled
- 4+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Turkish
- Law, Yeditepe University Faculty of Law
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5.00(6 reviews)
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Gamze
Lawyer · Bodrum, Turkey
- 123 cases handled
- 14+ years in practice
- Speaks: Turkish, English
- Law, Yeditepe University
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4.94(4 reviews)
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Mert
Lawyer · Antalya, Turkey
- 43 cases handled
- 11+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Turkish
- Bachelors of Law, Ankara University
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What our clients say about our service in Turkey
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We needed professional advice on a lease for an apartment in Portugal, and our lawyer handled it excellently during a video call. His advice was to the point and kept us from signing a contract that could have turned out quite disastrous. We also greatly valued his e-mail contact before and after the call: he put real effort into writing out his comments on the contract and sent them the day after we spoke. His command of English is excellent too. Above all, it was very pleasant to talk with him, and he left us feeling reassured.
— JW06 May 2026Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
She has been amazing! She helped us enormously with the paperwork for our move to Spain and with the contract for the property we rent. Her English is perfect and her fees are very reasonable. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone needing legal help around Murcia.
— Karen30 Jan 2026Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
This is a great company. Alongside referring attorneys, it publishes lots of excellent legal articles online. I was paired with a wonderful attorney, and I would rate her far above the maximum if I could. She is friendly and knowledgeable, and she answers emails and texts without delay. Her English is excellent, and she obviously has a superb grasp of rental law, the subject of my enquiry. Her rates are also very reasonable. I highly recommend her services; my experience with the service and with the attorney it referred me to was fantastic.
— Denise21 Nov 2025Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
Outstanding service and a very responsive lawyer.
— Emmanouil01 Oct 2025 -
The lawyer was professional, engaging and extremely competent, and her communication and responsiveness to our many requests were exceptionally good. She was always available and gave sound advice. We asked her to find us a rental property in Pontevedra, which is a relatively tight market. She found a suitable one, arranged a remote viewing and negotiated for us. We are delighted with our apartment and thankful she represented us. Our rating of her could not be higher, and we thoroughly recommend her.
— John22 Sep 2025Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
I had an excellent experience working with the lawyer on my rental contract review. From our initial contact he was remarkably responsive. During our consultation he showed a high level of professionalism, patiently clarifying crucial sections I found difficult to understand. He also offered valuable insights on points that could be added for clarity and identified key areas for negotiation. He thoroughly addressed all my questions, even following up promptly after our meeting, and his English was perfect. I would definitely recommend him for his expertise and dedication.
— Alaa01 Jul 2025 -
The lawyer came recommended and went above and beyond to resolve our issue. I will gladly use her services again.
— A.03 Jul 2024Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
The lawyer was very responsive and understood my requests. She is very qualified and helpful, always took extra effort on every task, and her English was perfect. I highly recommend her!
— Joe30 Jan 2024 -
Responsive, understanding, good value for money, able to explain things and offer suitable solutions, approachable and professional: excellent on every count.
— Trinidad16 Feb 2023 -
I had a great experience with this service. They replied super fast and arranged a consultation on the same day. The lawyer I was assigned was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful, and answered every question I had. Thank you!
— E09 Aug 2022 -
The lawyer was available quickly, gave very helpful and professional advice and charged very fairly. I still intend to contact him again if the occasion arises.
— Jakob20 Jan 2022 -
My experience with this service has been great! The lawyer resolved my legal questions quickly and efficiently and gave me constant updates in clear English. It was a fantastic service, and I cannot recommend him enough. I will be recommending him to all my friends!
— Katie22 Dec 2021