Turkish Law in EnglishTÜRKİYE
Turkish Code of Obligations

Article 371: c. Death of the lessee

Part Two: Special Obligational Relationships › Chapter Four: Lease Contract › Division Three: Usufructuary Lease

In the event of the death of the lessee, his or her heirs and the lessor may terminate the contract, provided that they observe the statutory notice periods of six months for termination.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 371 · c. Kiracının ölümü

Kiracının ölümü hâlinde, onun mirasçıları ve kiraya veren, altı aylık yasal fesih bildirim sürelerine uymak koşuluyla, sözleşmeyi feshedebilirler.

Text as of 1 October 2026 · Official source (Turkish): mevzuat.gov.tr ↗

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