Landlord's Liability For Unpaid Bills

Introduction

The lease agreement regulated in the Turkish Code of Obligations is established through the mutual consent of the parties. Both the tenant and the landlord incur obligations upon the formation of this contract. The tenant's primary obligation is to pay the agreed-upon rent, while the landlord's main obligation is to deliver the leased property in accordance with the terms of the contract. Additionally, the landlord is responsible for maintaining the leased property during the contract's duration.

Compliant Use of Utility Subscriptions

In the Turkish legal system, the principle of contractual freedom prevails. Therefore, it can be agreed upon by the parties whether the bills are included in the rent. However, in practice, the payment of bills is typically excluded from the contract. According to Article 341 of the Turkish Code of Obligations, in the absence of any contractual provision or local custom to the contrary, the tenant is responsible for