Renting of Houses for Tourism Purposes in Turkey, Alanya

According to new law (Law Number: 7464) which is created at 25/10/2023 about short-term or daily renting apartments are not allowed if it does not meet requirements.

What the Permit Certificate Is and What Happens if Rules Are Broken

1. To rent out a house for tourists, you must first get a permit before you sign any rental agreement. Also, you need to put a sign with the required information from the Ministry at the entrance of the house.
2. The Ministry is in charge of issuing permits and can also have the provincial governor’s office handle this. The Ministry sets the fees for both the permit and the plaque.
3. When applying for a permit, you must provide a written agreement from all the property owners in the building, saying they approve of renting the property for tourism. If the property is in a complex with multiple buildings, this agreement only needs to be from the owners of the building where the rental is taking place. Also, a copy of the permit must be sent to the site management.
4. In buildings with more than three separate units, a permit can be given to one person for up to 25% of the building. If the same person wants permits for more than five units in the same building, they must apply for the following:
   
   1. Business opening and operation license,
   2. If the building is part of a residential complex with multiple units, you also need to provide a unanimous decision from all the flat owners, in addition to the requirements mentioned earlier.
5. The person renting out the property is responsible for getting the permit. If someone else is handling the rental for tourism, it can only be done through group travel agencies certified under Law No. 1618.
6. If the permit holder is an individual and their heirs don’t apply for a new permit within three months of their death, or if the permit holder is a company and it ceases to exist, the permit will become invalid. However, any existing rental agreements will still be honored until the end of their term.

7. Users are not allowed to rent a house they’ve rented from a permit holder to others in their own name or for tourism. Similarly, tenants cannot sublet a residential rental for tourism. However, companies can rent a house meant for tourism to their own employees.

8. The rules of Identity Notification Law No. 1774 apply to residences with a tourism rental permit. The permit holder is responsible for meeting the notification requirements under this law.
9. The contract between the permit holder and the user ends at the end of the period specified in the contract.
10. For high-quality residences with a management plan that allows short-term rentals, and that offer amenities like reception, security, daily cleaning, health services, dry cleaning, laundry, transportation, food, shopping, a gym, and a swimming pool, the permit requirements are relaxed. These residences can get a permit without needing to meet all the usual conditions. Rental activities in these residences can be managed by a housing company, and the permit will be issued to that company. These rentals are not subject to the usual rules for other types of rentals.

Penalties and actions that can be taken if the rules are broken

1. Here’s what will happen if unauthorized rental activities are found:
   
   1. If you rent out a residence for tourism without a permit, you will be fined 100,000 Turkish Lira for each residence. You will also have 15 days to get the required permit and continue operating.
   2. If you keep renting out properties for tourism without a permit after the initial 15 days, you will be fined 500,000 Turkish Lira. You’ll then have an additional 15 days to get the permit and continue your activities.
   3. If you rent out a touristic residence you rented from a permit holder to others in your own name, you will be fined 100,000 Turkish Lira for each contract.
   4. If you rent a house for tourism in your own name, you will be fined 100,000 Turkish Lira for each contract.
   5. Those who facilitate the rental of houses for tourism without a permit will be fined 100,000 Turkish Lira for each contract.
   6. Intermediary service providers (under Law No. 6563) who help with electronic commerce and fail to remove unauthorized tourism rental listings within 24 hours after being warned by the Ministry will face a fine of 100,000 Turkish Lira per residence listed. They must also take down the content or block access, and this decision will be sent to the Access Providers Association for enforcement. If they don’t comply with this decision, they will face an additional fine of 100,000 Turkish Lira per residence. You can challenge the decision to remove content or block access in a criminal court, and any decisions from the court can be appealed according to Criminal Procedure Law No. 5271.
   7. Even after the previous fines and actions are applied, anyone who continues to rent out properties for tourism without a permit will face an additional fine of 1,000,000 Turkish Lira.
   8. If you rent out the same house more than four times in a year, even if each rental contract is for more than 100 days, you will be fined 1,000,000 Turkish Lira.

We offer comprehensive services to ensure that all aspects of your tourism rental operations are handled efficiently and in compliance with current regulations. Our team will manage the entire process, including obtaining the necessary permits, ensuring compliance with administrative requirements, and handling any issues related to unauthorized rental activities. This includes monitoring rental contracts, managing fines, and addressing any regulatory concerns. With our expert support, you can be confident that your rental activities will adhere to all legal requirements, allowing you to focus on providing an excellent experience for your guests.

KTurkey Property Management Company in Alanya