The Validity Of Arbitration Clause In Lease Agreements In Turkey

In the landlord-tenant relationship, the tenant is considered the weaker party and is protected. This protection is achieved through legal regulations in favor of the tenant. However, the sluggishness of the judiciary and the high inflation rate lead tenants to abuse their legal advantage. Lengthy legal proceedings, annual statutory interest rates limited to 9% despite three-digit inflation, the lack of substantial penalties for tenants who are found to be unjust in the lawsuit, and the landlords' being exposed to the inflation exacerbate the problem.

In the realm of rental relationships, tenants are often considered the weaker party and are protected through legal provisions. This protection is ensured by introducing legal regulations in favor of tenants. However, the slow judicial system and high inflation rates can lead to tenants exploiting their legal advantages. Prolonged legal proceedings, despite an annual statutory interest rate limited to 9% in the face of