Legal Guide

Paid rent in cash in Turkey and your landlord says it is unpaid? Attorney Cennet Kesici Çetinbaş in Antalya explains how receipts, WhatsApp acknowledgements, bank records and witnesses may support your payment evidence. Learn why an ATM withdrawal alone does not prove receipt, how to identify the rental period and recipient, and why current rules require bank or PTT documentation. Find practical steps for organising past payments and responding promptly to rent demands and enforcement documents.

Can a landlord enter your rented home without permission in Turkey? Learn how Turkish tenancy law applies to spare keys, repair visits, property viewings, advance notice and emergency access. This guide by Attorney Cennet Kesici Çetinbaş in Antalya explains tenant privacy, unauthorised entry, lockouts and the evidence to preserve after an incident. Discover how consent, the purpose of a visit and your lease affect access disputes, and when to seek legal advice about civil or criminal procedures.

Leaving a rental property early in Turkey does not automatically end your rent liability. This guide explains written notice, the reasonable reletting period, replacement tenant requirements, key handover and remaining rent and final payments under Turkish law. Attorney Cennet Kesici Çetinbaş provides legal assistance with rental disputes in Antalya. Learn how to document an agreed exit, protect your deposit and prepare evidence before leaving your home or pursuing a tenancy dispute from abroad.

Getting your rental deposit back in Antalya depends on payment records, property condition and key handover evidence. This article explains deposit deductions, normal wear and tear, damage claims, painting and cleaning costs, refund timing and mandatory mediation under Turkish law. Attorney Cennet Kesici Çetinbaş provides legal assistance with landlord and tenant disputes in Antalya. Learn which documents to retain, how to request repayment and what to do if your landlord withholds your deposit.

Immigration Law · Visa Overstay · Antalya Quick Answer: What Happens If You Overstay Your Visa in Turkey? Overstaying a visa, visa-exemption period or other lawful period of stay in Turkey can lead to administrative fines, an entry ban and, in some circumstances, removal proceedings. The consequences are not identical in every case. The length…

Arrested in Turkey as a foreigner? This guide explains what happens after apprehension, including police custody, statements, the right to a lawyer and interpreter, prosecutor review, judicial control, pre-trial detention and possible immigration consequences. It also outlines the key procedural rights foreign nationals should know during criminal proceedings in Turkey.

Arrested for DUI in Antalya? This emergency guide explains the rights of foreign tourists during police questioning and breathalyzer procedures, when you may need a translator or consular assistance, and how an Antalya DUI lawyer can help. Learn what to do before leaving Turkey, how to protect your legal rights, and how representation through a power of attorney may work.

In 2026, drunk driving in Turkey can result in significant fines, licence suspension and, in serious cases, criminal proceedings. This guide explains DUI penalties for foreign citizens, including 2026 fines, breathalyzer refusal, licence withdrawal periods, Article 179 of the Turkish Penal Code, rental-car issues and leaving Turkey after a DUI. Learn when an Antalya DUI lawyer can help.

This complete legal guide explains what foreign drivers should know about DUI laws in Antalya and Turkey, including legal alcohol limits, police procedures, administrative fines, licence penalties, Article 179 of the Turkish Penal Code, criminal liability and the rights of foreign nationals. Learn when an Antalya DUI lawyer can help protect your legal interests.

Applying for a Turkey residence permit involves choosing the correct permit type, completing the official e-Residence application, preparing the required documents, attending an appointment when necessary, and tracking the application. This guide explains the process for foreign nationals in Antalya and highlights key requirements, common mistakes, and when legal support from an Antalya immigration lawyer may be helpful.