Insights
Our writing on legislative changes, court decisions and current legal issues.
Legislation
How Is the Rent Increase Determined for Residential Leases?
The Turkish Code of Obligations caps the increase for a renewed lease period. We summarise the cap, the role of the court and the time limit for a rent determination action.
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Renouncing an Inheritance: Time Limit, Procedure and Effects
An heir facing an estate whose debts exceed its assets may renounce the inheritance. The three-month time limit, the procedure before the civil court of peace and what happens if the deadline is missed.
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The 30-Day Time Limit for Individual Applications to the Constitutional Court
An individual application must be lodged within a short time once ordinary remedies are exhausted. When the time limit starts, excusable delay and points to watch when applying.
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What Are Employee Rights in Case of Unfair Dismissal?
Not every termination is justified. In case of unfair dismissal, employees may be entitled to severance and notice pay, unpaid wages and reinstatement.