Turkey: Construction & Planning

Under Turkish Contract Law, cases of strict liability are regulated to strengthen the protection of the injured party and ensure the fair distribution of social risks. In this context, Article 69 of the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098 specifically addresses the liability of the building owner and provides for liability without requiring fault

Rapid urbanization in Türkiye, driven by socio-economic changes, increases the demand for new construction - especially in major cities facing high population density and pressure for urban regeneration. Urban planning efforts aiming to meet this demand must include not just new buildings but also public service areas like roads, parks, schools, and healthcare facilities to ensure healthy urban development.

Başvurucu, adli tatil içinde yapılan temyiz talebinin süre yönünden reddedilmesi nedeniyle mahkemeye erişim hakkının ihlal edildiğini ileri sürerek Anayasa Mahkemesi'ne...

Parası ödenen evin teslim edilmemesi, yalnızca ticari bir aksaklık değil, sözleşmenin açıkça ihlalidir. İnşaatın gecikmesi, yarım bırakılması veya dairenin fiilen teslim edilmemesi halinde müteahhit sorumluluğu doğar.

Purchasing an off-plan apartment in Turkey often requires paying a substantial portion – sometimes the entire purchase price – before construction is completed. Buyers rely on contractual delivery dates, marketing materials, and assurances given by the developer.

Construction contracts in exchange for land shares, or more commonly referred to as construction contracts in exchange for independent units, constitute a widespread practice in the construction market in our country.

The construction sector is one of Türkiye's most economically significant yet structurally vulnerable industries. High seismic risk, rapid urbanization...

7 Kasım 2025 tarihli 33070 sayılı Resmî Gazete'de yayımlanarak yürürlüğe giren Sığınak Yönetmeliğinde Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Yönetmelik ("Yönetmelik") ile mevcut sığınaklara denetim şartı getirildi ve bu konuda düzenlemelere bazı yeni standartlar eklendi.

The Regulation Amending the Shelter Regulation ("Regulation"), published in the Official Gazette No. 33070 dated 7 November 2025, introduces inspection requirements and certain new standards for existing shelters.