If your building in Turkey has been designated as a "risky structure," you are legally required to go through an eviction and demolition process — regardless of whether you are a foreign property owner or a tenant. This process is governed by Law No. 6306 on the Transformation of Areas Under Disaster Risk and carries strict legal deadlines that, if missed, can result in serious loss of rights.
When a building is officially designated as a risky structure under Law No. 6306, everyone residing in that building — whether an owner or a tenant — enters a legally binding eviction process. The process is initiated when a licensed technical firm inspects the building and prepares a Risk Assessment Report. Once approved by the Urban Transformation Authority, a "Risky Structure" annotation is placed on the title deed and the formal process begins.
Foreign nationals who own property in Turkey are subject to the same legal process as Turkish citizens and hold the same rights throughout.
Following amendments made to the law in 2023, individual postal notifications are no longer sent to property owners. Notification is now carried out through three simultaneous channels: the eviction notice is posted on a visible part of the building, an electronic notification is sent to all owners via the e-Government portal, and an announcement is made at the local neighborhood authority (muhtar) for 15 days. The last day of this announcement is considered the official notification date for all rights holders.
This means that "I did not receive a notification" is no longer a valid legal defense. If you own property in Turkey, keeping your e-Government account and registered address up to date is essential.
Once the notification is finalized, property owners are granted a single, non-extendable period of up to 90 days to vacate and demolish the building. If the building is not demolished within this period, the authorities intervene directly and carry out the demolition — recovering all costs from the owners in proportion to their shares.
For tenants, the eviction period begins from the date of their individual notification.
You also have the right to object to the risky structure designation within 15 days of notification. This deadline is extremely short and missing it significantly limits your legal options. Note that only property owners have the right to object — tenants cannot challenge the designation.
Foreign property owners in Turkey hold the same legal rights as Turkish citizens throughout the urban transformation process. The most important of these are:
The right to object to the risky structure designation within 15 days, and to file a cancellation lawsuit in the administrative court if the objection is rejected. If the court issues a stay of execution, the eviction and demolition are suspended until the case is resolved.
The right to receive a new independent unit in the reconstructed building, calculated in proportion to your existing land share. If this calculation is made incorrectly, you may file a land share correction lawsuit.
The right to review and negotiate the contractor agreement before signing. If the contractor fails to fulfill their obligations, the agreement can be terminated and compensation can be claimed.
If you are a tenant in a building subject to urban transformation, your lease agreement is terminated by law upon the risky structure decision. However, this does not mean you must leave immediately — you are entitled to the legal eviction period.
Tenants who vacate the building through a consensual process are entitled to a one-time relocation allowance from the government. As of 2026, this support is set at 125,000 TL. Tenants who wish to purchase a home may also benefit from subsidized credit options offered by banks that have signed protocols with the Ministry.
The Turkish government offers significant financial incentives under the "Yarısı Bizden" (Half from Us) campaign, which has been extended through the end of 2026. Under this campaign, eligible property owners can receive a grant of 875,000 TL, a subsidized loan of 875,000 TL, and a relocation allowance of 125,000 TL per unit.
Applications for rental assistance must be submitted within 1 year of the eviction date. Note that rental assistance and subsidized credit cannot be used simultaneously as a general rule.
Failure to vacate within the legal deadline carries serious consequences. Authorities may carry out a forced eviction with police assistance, following written authorization from the local administrative governor. Electricity, water, and natural gas services are cut off. Those who obstruct the eviction or demolition process may face criminal complaints under the Turkish Penal Code. All costs incurred by the state for the demolition are recovered from property owners in proportion to their shares.
Turkey's urban transformation legislation spans multiple laws and regulations. For foreign property owners, navigating this process without local legal expertise can result in significant financial and legal risks. Our office provides legal representation and consultancy for all urban transformation processes in Ankara, Istanbul, and Antalya via power of attorney.
This page explains the key legal stages of the urban transformation evacuation process in Turkey, including tenant and property owner rights, evacuation notices, appeal procedures, and important legal deadlines. For a more comprehensive guide, you can visit our detailed page on the urban transformation evacuation process in Turkey.
For legal advice on eviction procedures, risky structure objections, contractor agreement review, or any stage of the urban transformation process, please contact us.
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