The complaints of tenants and landlords about rent increases have reached a peak: The long duration of lawsuits is exacerbating the problem.

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The solution platform Şikayetvar has compiled the complaints of tenants and landlords. Some of the complaints from tenants are as follows: "My landlord raised the rent of the house I live in Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul from 6,000 to 12,000 TL. Even though I told the landlord the rent rate set by the government, he demanded 12,000 TL from me, saying, 'Who cares about the state, the law?' My house is damp. I stated that I would pay 9,000 TL if he does maintenance on the house. He objected to that as well. He didn't even accept the rate of 65%. What should I do about this?"

"MY SALARY IS 20,000 TL, I PAY 11,000 TL RENT"

'What is a 67% rent increase? Have some mercy! I work with a salary of 20,000 TL. I am newly married and I pay 11,000 TL rent. With the rent increase you made, my rent is almost the same as my salary. How will I make ends meet?'

'Why is nothing being done about rent control? When my rent was 3,000 TL, the landlord is now asking for 10,000 TL. As a minimum wage worker, how can I pay this rent? Why are landlords valued so highly while tenants suffer? Which law allows my landlord to raise the rent this much? Do these people not recognize the state? I want action to be taken.'

"WE ARE TIRED OF THIS, MAKE THE HOMELESS LANDLORDS"

'We have been living in the same house for about 5 years. The rent, which was 3,000 TL, suddenly increased to 10,000 TL. Are our government leaders not thinking of a solution? We are tired of this, please intervene. My retirement salary is 10,000 TL, and the rent is 10,000 TL. What kind of logic is this? I don't understand. Are we going to be homeless? Or could you build homes for those who have no houses so that we could own a home like paying rent? Don't you ever think about this? If you don't stop this, what will this nation do? You are leaving people helpless, I don't understand. If you can't find a solution, what will we do? I mean, I think about it, but I can't comprehend anymore. Please find a solution or create one, make the homeless landlords. When will you realize how bad the situation is?'

"I AM A EARTHQUAKE VICTIM, MY RENT INCREASED BY 100%"

'Because I am an earthquake victim, my landlord wants to raise the rent from 6,500 TL to 13,000 TL by making a 100% increase when my annual contract ends. Since I did not accept this exorbitant increase, he is threatening to evict me. I am requesting assistance from our government regarding the increase. I request that necessary actions be taken against opportunists.'

LANDLORDS ARE NOT SATISFIED EITHER

'I am a landlord with a tenant. Although my own house is close to my workplace, I travel for 1 hour. I have been waiting for my tenant to vacate the house for a year. While my tenant lives in a 3+1 house with a pool for a very low price, I live in an old building that is not earthquake-resistant. My tenant is also demanding 300,000 TL to leave after stating that he will stay in the house for at least another year. Even though I need to live in my own house, I cannot. I am subjected to harassment from my tenant asking for money. The legal process is slow. This slowness puts landlords in a very difficult situation. I am a victim and I want my victimization to be recognized.'

"I AM FACING MY TENANT FACE TO FACE"

'In 2022, I applied to the court to evict my tenant due to marriage. The court decided on the second hearing, and the eviction was ordered, but my tenant took it to the appellate court. My lawyer says that the decision, which should have come in 3 months, will take 18 to 24 months due to the workload of the appellate court. While I have my own house, I am renting another house for 20,000 TL. I don't know how long this situation will last. My tenant and I are facing each other. I am waiting for a solution.'

"I AM PAYING BOTH RENT AND LOAN"

'I am suffering because of the tenant who has not left the house I bought in 2022. We are waiting for the appellate court's decision. I am renting a house, and my landlord is naturally increasing the rent. Under inflation conditions, I have been paying both rent and a loan for 2 years. The first court gave an eviction order. The tenant appealed, and I am still waiting for the appellate decision. In these living conditions, I have no strength left to endure. We bought a house to get rid of the rent problem, and now I am paying both rent and a loan. I haven't even filed a rent determination case against the tenant living there. I am paying rent by cutting from my child's sustenance. Please let this file be resolved, the decision is already clear. The damage I have suffered for 2 years is enough.'

"I CANNOT USE MY OWN HOUSE"

'Even though I won the eviction case against my tenant, he took it to the appellate court. It has been 1.5 months, and the appellate court has not concluded. I am being victimized in every way. I pay 10,000 TL rent and 9,700 TL mortgage. Even though I own my house, I cannot use it. For this reason, appellate courts should not take this long. I kindly request the Ministry of Justice to conclude my case as soon as possible.'