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“Time Limit for Filing a Full Jurisdiction Action After the Dismissal of an Annulment Case”

“Time Limit for Filing a Full Jurisdiction Action After the Dismissal of an Annulment Case”

A full jurisdiction action (also known as a compensation lawsuit) is a type of administrative lawsuit filed by a person who has suffered material or moral damages as a result of an act, action, or omission of the administration, with the aim of obtaining compensation for those damages. This type of lawsuit derives its legal basis from Article 125 of the Constitution.   A full jurisdiction action can be filed in four different ways:   Filing a direct full jurisdiction action within the period prescribed for bringing an annulment action against the administrative act that violates one’s rights;   Filing both an annulment action and a full jurisdiction action together within the time limit for challenging the administrative act that violates one’s rights;   Filing a full jurisdiction action within the prescribed time limit following the notification of the judgment rendered in an annulment action brought against the administrative act that violated one’s rights;   Filing a full jurisdiction action within the prescribed time limit due to damages arising from the execution of an administrative act that violated one’s rights.  ..

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CONTRACT LAW

CONTRACT LAW

  At Uzunpınar & Tüfek Law Firm, we provide our clients with comprehensive and reliable legal consultancy services throughout all stages of contract preparation, review, negotiation, and implementation. As Contract Law forms the foundation of both commercial and personal relations, it is of utmost importance that each contract is drafted in line with the client’s needs and legal security...

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PILOT JUDGMENT BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT ON ADDITIONAL (EXCESS) DAMAGES

PILOT JUDGMENT BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT ON ADDITIONAL (EXCESS) DAMAGES

In its decision dated 8 July 2025 and numbered 2024/41763, the Constitutional Court evaluated claims concerning the loss of value of receivables arising from disputes between private legal entities due to inflation, taking into account previous Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) rulings, within the scope of the right to property and the right to an effective remedy.   As a result of this assessment, the Court held that there is no effective legal remedy available regarding claims for additional (excess) damages, that Article 122 of the Turkish Code of Obligations (Law No. 6098) does not provide adequate protection against the loss of value of receivables caused by inflation, and that the existing case law has failed to offer an effective solution to this legal issue. Consequently, the Court ruled that the right to property (Article 35 of the Constitution) and the right to an effective remedy (Article 40) had been violated. This decision was published in the Official Gazette No. 33032 on 29 September 2025...

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RENT DETERMINATION LAWSUIT AND PROCEDURES FOLLOWING THE JUDGEMENT

RENT DETERMINATION LAWSUIT AND PROCEDURES FOLLOWING THE JUDGEMENT

WHAT IS A RENT DETERMINATION LAWSUIT UNDER ARTICLE 344/3 OF THE TURKISH CODE OF OBLIGATIONS NO. 6098? Regardless of whether the parties have reached an agreement on this matter, in lease agreements lasting more than five years, or renewed after five years, and at the end of each subsequent five-year period, the rent applicable for the new rental year shall be determined by the judge in accordance with the rate of change based on the twelve-month average of the consumer price index, the condition of the leased property, and comparable rental values, ensuring fairness and equity. Both the tenant and the landlord may file a rent determination lawsuit for residential and roofed commercial premises...

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LAWSUIT FOR COMPENSATION DUE TO UNLAWFUL USE OF PROPERTY

LAWSUIT FOR COMPENSATION DUE TO UNLAWFUL USE OF PROPERTY

  Ecrimisil (unlawful occupation compensation) originates mainly from Article 995 of the Turkish Civil Code. Accordingly, a person who is not in good faith and possesses a movable or immovable property is obliged to compensate the owner (the true right holder) for the damages caused and for the benefits obtained or neglected to obtain.In brief, it is a type of compensation that a non-possessor owner can claim from a possessor who does not have ownership rights. As Uzunpınar Tüfek Law Firm, acting as a real estate lawyer in Istanbul, we protect our clients’ rights and apply the most effective legal strategies in ecrimisil cases. An ecrimisil lawsuit (compensation for unlawful occupation) may be filed together with an action for prevention of interference (actio negatoria) or a title deed cancellation and registration lawsuit, or it may be filed independently...

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LAWSUIT FOR PERMİSSİON TO SHOW THE LEASED PROPERTY

LAWSUIT FOR PERMİSSİON TO SHOW THE LEASED PROPERTY

Court of Cassation 3rd Civil Chamber, File No: 2024/4081, Decision No: 2025/1441, Date: 10.03.2025 With its Decision Regarding the Resolution of Conflicts Between Regional Courts of Appeal, the Court Ruled That There is no Legal Obstacle to Granting a Preliminary İnjunction in Lawsuits Filed for the Permission to Show the Leased Property...

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Investment Consultancy

Investment Consultancy

  Reliable, comprehensive, and strategically planned legal consultancy is essential for individuals and institutions planning to invest both in Turkey and abroad...

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Foreigners Law

Foreigners Law

  Foreigners Law is a branch of law that regulates the legal status of foreign nationals residing in Türkiye, in matters such as residence permit, work permit, citizenship, acquisition of immovable property, and deportation decisions. This area has gained significant importance in recent years, especially with the increase in migration processes. For foreigners who wish to live, work, invest, or acquire citizenship in Türkiye, proper management of these procedures is critical to prevent legal mistakes that may lead to irreversible consequences...

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Bodily harm (ÇEVİRİ)

Bodily harm (ÇEVİRİ)

BODILY HARM A. THE CONCEPT OF BODILY HARMBodily harm is not clearly defined in the TCC. In legal terminology, bodily harm means "damage inflicted on the human body (body) as a result of a tortious act, … bodily harm." The concept of bodily harm encompasses both the violation of a person's physical integrity and their mental integrity, in other words, their mental health. Bodily harm resulting from a violation of physical integrity encompasses the violation of both a person's physical integrity and their mental integrity.The first element for bodily harm to occur is the existence of the harm. Injury, disability, mental distress, or similar must occur as a result of an unlawful act. However, injury, mental distress, or similar conditions alone are not sufficient for the harm to occur. The aforementioned reasons must also include a decrease in property, or a decrease in property in the future. Both of these elements must be present simultaneously. In short, if there is no decrease or potential decrease in a person's assets in the event of injury, the concept of bodily injury does not arise...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Apostille (ÇEVİRİ)

Frequently Asked Questions About Apostille (ÇEVİRİ)

QUESTIONS ABOUT APOSTILLE For a document or decision obtained from a foreign country's official authorities to be valid in Turkey, the foreign decision (e.g., court decision) or document (e.g., notarial deed) must be certified (attested) by the Turkish consulate or authority in the country where it was issued. For example, for an administrative or judicial document obtained from Cuba to be valid in Turkey, this official document must be certified by the Turkish Embassy or Consulate in Cuba.The reverse is also true. In other words, for a court decision or document obtained in Turkey to be valid in a foreign country (e.g., Germany), it must be certified by the Turkish consulate of that country. For example, if a notarial document obtained from Turkey is intended to be used in Canada, this notarial document must be certified by the Canadian Embassy in Turkey.Here are some countries regarding the validity of these foreign documents and decisions in other countries: In order to abolish the requirement for certification by their own foreign missions, they prepared a multinational agreement called the "Hague Convention on the Abolition of the Requirement for Legalization of Foreign Offi..

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APKIS optional rights (ÇEVİRİ)

APKIS optional rights (ÇEVİRİ)

ELECTIONAL RIGHTS IN THE EVENT OF THE CONTRACTOR'S DEFAULT IN THE DELIVERY OF THE WORK There is no specific provision in the TCC regarding the contractor's default in the delivery of independent sections in a construction contract in exchange for a land share. Therefore, if the contractor defaults in the delivery of independent sections, the general provisions of the TCC and, where applicable, the provisions pertaining to the work contract will apply. The institution of the debtor's default in Articles 117 and 118 of the TCC and the related provisions will apply to the contractor's default in the delivery of independent sections and the consequences thereof. In this context: For a contractor to be in default on their obligation to deliver the independent sections, the obligation must be due and payable, the independent sections must not be delivered, the landowner must have provided a warning, and there must be no reasons preventing the default. However, the contractor's default on their obligation to deliver the independent sections is not, as a rule, required to be at fault. However, justified delay may prevent the contractor from defaulting because it eliminates the delay in f..

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Matters to be taken into consideration when applying to the Constitutional Court (ÇEVİRİ)

Matters to be taken into consideration when applying to the Constitutional Court (ÇEVİRİ)

IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN APPLYING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT 1. WHAT IS AN INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION?An individual application is a remedy through which anyone can seek legal remedies against any of the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, as covered by the European Convention on Human Rights and its additional protocols to which Turkey is a party (Protocol Nos. 1, 4, 6, 7, 13, and 15), all of which have been violated by public authorities...

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Things to Consider When Applying to the ECHR (ÇEVİRİ)

Things to Consider When Applying to the ECHR (ÇEVİRİ)

WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED WHEN APPLYING TO THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS? An application to the European Court of Human Rights is deemed to have been submitted after all national legal remedies have been exhausted and the application form found at (https://www.echr.coe.int/Pages/home.aspx?p=applicants/tur&c=) is duly and completely completed and sent to the address below via registered mail via PTT. Your application will be reviewed free of charge. This means there is no fee or cost to apply individually.  The RegistrarEuropean Court of Human RightsCouncil of Europe67075 Strasbourg cedexFRANCE If the Court determines that your application has been submitted in full, you will receive a notification confirming its receipt. After your application is processed, it will be reviewed in its entirety. The court's workload is quite heavy, and it's impossible to specify a precise timeframe for review.The ECtHR's trial procedure is, in principle, written. You will be informed in writing of all decisions made by the court regarding your application. The ECtHR will first review your application based on "admissibility criteria." If the complaints submitted are deemed inadmissible, ..

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"Value Added Tax (VAT) Exemption for Foreign Nationals in Real Estate Acquisition"

  Exclusive for Foreigners: VAT Exemption on Real Estate      ..

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Marriage Of Foreigners In Turkey

Marriage Of Foreigners In Turkey

MARRIAGE OF FOREIGNERS IN TURKEY Applications of foreigners regarding their marriage wishes are accepted by the marriage office; The provisions of the Marriage Regulation on the marriage of Turkish citizens also find applications for foreigners...

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Exceptional Citizenship By Real Estate Investment Frequently Asked Questions

Exceptional Citizenship By Real Estate Investment Frequently Asked Questions

EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENSHIP BY REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS1. WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE APPLICATION? • Title Deed Document of the immovable or information of village/neighborhood, island, parcel, building, independent section,• Identity document/Passport (with translation if necessary),• "Immovable Valuation Report" to be obtained from the valuation institutions published on the website of the BRSA (https://www.bddk.org.tr/Kuruluslar-Category/Bankalara-Degerleme-Hizmeti-Vermeye-Yetkili-Kuruluslar/11)• Compulsory earthquake insurance policy for buildings (housing, workplace, etc.),• 1 photo of the buyer and 2 of the seller (in the last 6 months, in 6x4 size),• "Real Estate Market Value Certificate" from the municipality• Tax number• Bank-approved remittance receipts (Can be given before or after the sale.)• Sworn translator for the party who does not speak Turkish (authorized by the Regional Judicial Justice Commission)• If there is a representation, the document related to the representation (In case of transactions with a power of attorney issued abroad, the conditions sought with the circular numbered 2015/5 (1767) must be met.)..

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Commercial Law

Commercial Law

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Consumer Law

Consumer Law

  It is a specialized branch of law that ensures the protection of consumers against unfair practices encountered when purchasing goods and services and is subject to regulations at both national and international levels...

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Corporate Law

Corporate Law

  Corporate law goes far beyond company formation — it covers every stage from incorporation to liquidation...

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Criminal Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Law Criminal law is a branch of public law that regulates criminal acts and the legal penalties for these acts. Its main goal is to protect social order and the fundamental rights of individuals. Crimes such as intentional killing, fraud, embezzlement, threats, drug trafficking, sexual offenses, forgery, and abuse of power fall under this field. These accusations do not only create legal consequences. They also affect a person’s freedom, reputation, and social life. Because of this, criminal cases must be handled with legal expertise and strategic thinking.A criminal case goes through many stages. These include police questioning, the prosecutor’s investigation, court hearings, and if needed, appeals. During these stages, the presumption of innocence is essential. A person cannot be seen as guilty until there is a final decision by a court. Another important rule is the right to be protected from unjust harm to one’s reputation. This right ensures that people do not suffer unfair damage to their name or image during an investigation. Even if there is an allegation, no one should be treated like a criminal unless there is clear and lawful evidence.At Uzunpınar TÜFEK Intern..

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Urban Transformation Law

Urban Transformation Law

  Urban transformation law is a specialized branch of law that regulates the legal relationships arising in the processes of identifying, evacuating, demolishing, and reconstructing buildings at risk of disasters..

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Real Estate Law

Real Estate Law

  Real estate law is the branch of law that covers all transactions related to immovable properties such as land, plots, residences, and commercial properties, as well as the disputes that may arise from these transactions...

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