Turkish Eviction Cases Rise 45% Since 2022

Turkish rental eviction lawsuits decreased to 82,000 cases in 2025 after rising from 42,000 in 2022 to 127,000 in 2024. The Ministry of Justice data indicates that the mediation system was introduced to reduce case volumes. However, the system has faced challenges as parties reportedly use mediation as leverage in disputes. The trend follows a spike in litigation during 2024. Rental eviction filings in Turkey decreased to 82,000 in 2025. Total eviction cases in Turkey rose from 27,000 in 2022 to 39,000 in 2025. This represents a 45% increase over the four-year period. In Mersin, an adjacent building was evacuated and ordered for demolition after its load-bearing columns were damaged during the demolition of a nearby apartment. Landlords are increasingly using specific legal leverage in rental disputes. Turkish Ministry has granted foreign trade capital company status to 10 additional companies.