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RENTING OF HOUSES FOR TOURISM PURPOSES
The detailed procedures and principles regarding the rental of residences for tourism purposes were determined by the Law No. 7464 on the "Renting of Residences for Tourism Purposes and Amendments to Certain Laws" published in the Official Gazette dated November 2, 2023 and numbered 32357. With the said law, the registration of residences rented for tourism purposes and the sanctions to be applied in case of unregistered activities have gained an official status.
According to the said law, the rental of residences to users for any purpose for a maximum of one hundred days is called tourism rental. Another important rule is that, despite the fact that a rental contract is made for more than one hundred days each time, it is prohibited to rent the same residence more than three times within a year from the date of the first contract. It has been made mandatory to obtain a Permit Certificate in order to rent residences for tourism purposes. Very heavy fines have been imposed on those who rent for short periods without a permit. Therefore, if you are renting your residence for a short period, you can avoid these fines by getting legal support from our law firm regarding the permit certificate.
Who Can Get A Permit For Rent,ng Houses For Tourism Purposes?
Property owners who want to rent their homes for less than 100 days can apply for a permit if they meet the other requirements. But is it possible for tenants to get a permit for short-term rentals? Unfortunately, with the new regulations, it has become impossible for tenants to get a permit. The most harmed by this situation are the intermediaries who rent homes for long periods and rent them for short periods via Airbnb. However, the law has also given the right of usufruct or superficies to apply for the relevant document in addition to homeowners. For this reason, it is possible to establish a usufruct or superficies on a real estate owned by someone else and rent it out after obtaining a permit. In this process, we will be happy to provide you with legal support both when establishing usufruct/superficies on the title deed and when applying for a permit. Since the relevant procedures are subject to very strict regulations, receiving legal support will prevent loss of rights.
Which Houses Can Be Rented For "Tourism Purposess"?
Independent sections that are registered as residences in the land registry or have a floor easement or condominium for residential purposes can be rented for tourism purposes. What if the title deed states something other than residence or dwelling? For example, if the title deed states “roof” or “masonry house”, can I still get a permit? If there is a building registration document, it is possible to get a permit for these properties. However, if there is no building registration document, according to the current regulation, a permit can still be obtained until the end of 2024. Permits cannot be issued for rooms; therefore, those who rent their rooms for tourism purposes will face the penalties determined for those who rent without permission.
How To Apply For A Permit?
Permit applications can only be made via e-Government. Physical applications will not be evaluated if they are not made via e-Government and will be returned to the applicant. In residences where there is a right of superficies or usufruct, the application must be made by the rightful owner rather than the owner.
What Happens If A Rental Is Made Without Obtaining A Permit?
As of 2024, an administrative fine of one hundred thousand Turkish lira will be imposed for each housing rental transaction. A period of fifteen days is given to obtain the permit. During this period, those who continue their tourism activities without obtaining a permit will face an administrative fine of five hundred thousand Turkish lira and will be given another fifteen day period. If the permit is not obtained within this second period, the administrative fine may increase to one million Turkish lira.