Lessee rights are the rights that the lessee has in the event that a lease agreement meets the necessary conditions. These rights generally arise from the obligations of the lessor. Within the scope of these rights and obligations, the lessee may make certain requests from the lessor. In general, tenant rights are as follows:
The right to receive the leased property from the lessor for the purpose and purpose for which the leased property is leased.
The right to demand the elimination of the issues that prevent the use of the lessor during the term of the lease agreement.
The right to terminate the contract and withdraw from the contract for just cause in the event that the lessor fails to fulfill the obligations imposed on the lessor by the Turkish Code of Obligations.
The right to claim damages arising from the late delivery of the leased property to the lessee.
The right to demand from the lessor the ancillary expenses incurred in the lease related to the use of the leased property.
The right to demand the elimination of the defect.
Unless otherwise agreed, the right to demand the lessor to fulfill compulsory insurance, tax and similar obligations. For example; elevator renovation fee, sheathing fee, etc. can demand side expenses from the lessor.
In the event that a third party asserts rights in the leased property, the right to demand the lessor to undertake the lawsuit and to compensate for any damages incurred.
The right not to be removed from the leased property before the expiration of the contract period, without a justified reason, as long as the contract continues.
The right to transfer or sublet the leased property to another person, provided that written permission is obtained from the lessor.
The lessee cannot be obliged to pay anything other than the rent and ancillary expenses (heating, lighting, water, dues, etc.).
Agreements stipulating that a penalty clause will be paid in case the rent is not paid on time or that subsequent rent payments will be due and payable are invalid.