In Turkey, the rules for renting housing to tourists have been tightened

Tourism in Turkey has always been a popular destination for travelers from all over the world. Beautiful beaches, rich cultural heritage and hospitality attracted thousands of visitors every year. However, in order to improve conditions and safety for tourists, the Turkish government has made...

According to the official government gazette Resmi Gazete, these changes have become valid and entered into force recently. Let's take a closer look at what innovations await homeowners and tourists.

Lease licensing

One of the most important changes is the mandatory obtaining of a license for renting housing to tourists. Now, if you are the owner of the property and plan to rent it to tourists for less than 100 days, you need to obtain the appropriate license from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey. This will ensure higher standards of quality and safety for visitors.

Plates with qualifications
According to the new rules, signs with qualifications will be posted at the entrances to rented houses, which will be determined by the ministry. This will make it easier for tourists to choose accommodation based on the level of comfort and safety, as well as improve transparency in rental housing.

Consent of the tenants of the apartment building
If you plan to rent housing in an apartment building, you will have to get the consent of all residents of this house. This change is aimed at respecting the interests of all tenants and preventing possible conflicts between tenants and permanent residents.

Penalties for violating the rules

Violation of the new rules can lead to serious fines. If the lessor does not receive a license from the Ministry within 15 days after the start of the lease, he faces a fine of 500,000 Turkish lira (approximately 1.6 million rubles). Moreover, an administrative fine of 1,000,000 Turkish liras (approximately 3.3 million rubles) will be imposed on those who continue to rent accommodation to tourists without a license, even after the expiration of the 15-day period.

These changes are aimed at ensuring safety and comfort for all visitors to Turkey. Compliance with the new rules becomes mandatory, and violators will bear serious financial consequences.

So, if you are planning to rent accommodation to tourists in Turkey, be attentive to these new rules in order to avoid unpleasant surprises and ensure a pleasant stay for your guests.