Insights
Turkish law, explained for foreigners.
Practical notes on property, residence, citizenship and inheritance in Türkiye.
1 October 2026
Can I Rent Out My Holiday Home to Tourists on a Daily Basis? Permit Requirements and Penalties
In Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye, many holiday homes are rented out by the day or by the week during the summer months. These rentals are subject to a separate…
Read more →28 September 2026
Grounds for Termination for Just Cause: When Can an Employee or Employer Terminate an Employment Contract Immediately?
Your salary has been paid late for two months, overtime has never been paid, or the salary reported to social security is lower than the amount you actually re…
Read more →22 September 2026
The Landlord Says “I Will Live Here Myself”: Does the Tenant Have to Move Out?
If you are a tenant, you may have heard this sentence over the phone or by message: “I am going to use the property myself; you need to move out.” If you are a…
Read more →18 September 2026
When a Foreign Property Owner Dies, Does the Property in Türkiye Pass to the Heirs?
Your mother or father bought a house in Antalya, Bodrum, Marmaris or Fethiye years ago. They spent their summers there, and perhaps in their later years they m…
Read more →18 September 2026
I Received a Special Irregularity Penalty: Is There a Reduction and What Do I Need to Do, and Within How Many Days?
A notice has arrived from the tax office. It says “special irregularity penalty” , there is an amount stated on it, and you have one question in mind: Do I hav…
Read more →15 September 2026
Inherited Debts: How Long Do I Have to Renounce an Inheritance?
You have lost your father or mother. Only a few weeks after the funeral, a letter arrives from a bank, or someone you know says, “The deceased owed me money.”…
Read more →14 September 2026
Can a Foreigner Who Buys a Property in Türkiye Obtain a Residence Permit?
The short answer is: buying a property does not, by itself, grant a residence permit. However, it provides a valid legal basis for applying for one. This disti…
Read more →19 June 2026
Holiday Rental and Villa Booking Scams in Türkiye: How to Check and What to Do
How to spot a fake villa or holiday booking in Muğla, the permit rule that helps you verify a rental, and how to report fraud in Türkiye.
Read more →19 June 2026
Rental Deposit and Landlord Disputes for Foreign Tenants in Türkiye
Getting your deposit back, rent-increase limits and the mandatory mediation-then-court path for foreign tenants renting in Muğla and across Türkiye.
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