{"id":9199,"date":"2025-10-03T19:18:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T16:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbtqytp2s.onrocket.site\/haberler\/october-2025-rent-increase-rate-announced\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T21:26:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T18:26:10","slug":"2025-rent-cap-rate-october","status":"publish","type":"haberler","link":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/news\/2025-rent-cap-rate-october\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2025 Rent Cap Rate in Turkey Announced (38.36%)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In Turkey, rent increase rates are determined according to the <strong>Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT)<\/strong> monthly published <strong>12-month average CPI (Consumer Price Index)<\/strong> data. These rates serve as legal limits for both <strong>residential rents<\/strong> and <strong>commercial rents<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>October 2025 rent increase rate<\/strong> has been finalized with TURKSTAT&#8217;s announcement of September inflation figures. This eagerly awaited rate is binding for parties renewing their lease agreements this month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-october-2025-rent-increase-rate\"><strong>What is the October 2025 Rent Increase Rate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to TURKSTAT data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>September 2025 annual inflation rate:<\/strong> 33.29%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12-month average CPI (rate used in rent increase calculation):<\/strong> <strong>38.36%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Accordingly, <strong>landlords renewing lease contracts in October<\/strong> can increase rent by a maximum of <strong>38.36%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>???? Important Note: Landlords may apply a lower increase rate, but any increase above this rate is not legally valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rent increase disputes between landlords and tenants may occasionally arise.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such cases, it is possible to file a <strong>rent determination lawsuit (kira tespit davas\u0131)<\/strong> before the competent court to establish a fair and market-based rental value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For detailed information on the rights of both parties, legal conditions, and the court process, please refer to our comprehensive guide ???? <a href=\"\/?p=9252\">Rent Determination Lawsuit in Turkey<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo-1724304406928-c43b01912fa1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"October 2025 rent increase rate 38.36% - MFY Legal rent increase guide\" class=\"wp-image-9197\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo-1724304406928-c43b01912fa1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo-1724304406928-c43b01912fa1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo-1724304406928-c43b01912fa1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo-1724304406928-c43b01912fa1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo-1724304406928-c43b01912fa1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rent-increase-calculation-october-2025\"><strong>Rent Increase Calculation (October 2025)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following examples are calculated based on the <strong>38.36% rent increase rate<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Current rent:<\/strong> 15,000 TL \u2192 <strong>New rent:<\/strong> 20,754 TL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current rent:<\/strong> 20,000 TL \u2192 <strong>New rent:<\/strong> 27,672 TL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current rent:<\/strong> 25,000 TL \u2192 <strong>New rent:<\/strong> 34,590 TL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>???? This calculation method applies to all lease agreements. Formula: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current rent x (38.36%) + current rent = new rent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-the-25-increase-cap-still-in-effect-for-residential-rents\"><strong>Is the 25% Increase Cap Still in Effect for Residential Rents?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>25% cap on residential rent increases<\/strong> that had been in effect since 2022 ended in July 2024. Therefore, <strong>as of October 2025, the 12-month CPI average also applies to residential rents<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consequently, the increase rate of 38.36% will apply to both <strong>residential<\/strong> and <strong>commercial rents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-legal-basis\"><strong>Legal Basis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The regulation governing rent increase rates is based on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/MevzuatMetin\/1.5.6098.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkish Code of Obligations<\/a> Article 344<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TCO Art.344:<\/strong> &#8220;The parties&#8217; agreements regarding the rent amount to be applied in renewed lease periods are valid provided they do not exceed the CPI increase rate of the previous rental year.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Official source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/MevzuatMetin\/1.5.6098.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mevzuat.gov.tr &#8211; Turkish Code of Obligations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-case-study-a-commercial-property-in-istanbul-october-2025\"><strong>Case Study: a Commercial Property in Istanbul (October 2025)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Current rent:<\/strong> 50,000 TL (An office in Ni\u015fanta\u015f\u0131)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increase rate (12-month CPI):<\/strong> 38.36%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New rent:<\/strong> 69,180 TL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This example demonstrates the scale of rent cost increases for <strong>commercial tenants<\/strong> in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-considerations-for-tenants-and-landlords\"><strong>Important Considerations for Tenants and Landlords<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Landlords<\/strong>: Increases above 38.36% are legally invalid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tenants<\/strong>: Should consider this rate when renewing leases and protect their rights against excessive increase demands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disputes<\/strong>: Cases can be filed in Civil Courts of Peace in case of disagreement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-6931d24244172\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the rent increase rate for October 2025?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>38.36% (12-month CPI average).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-6931d24244176\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is there a 25% increase cap on residential rents?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, it ended in July 2024. Increases are now based on CPI. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-6931d24244177\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can landlords increase rent above the CPI rate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Any excess is invalid and may lead to legal disputes. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-6931d24244178\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How is the October 2025 rent increase calculated?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Current rent is increased by 38.36%.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-6931d24244179\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does the same rate apply to commercial properties?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, CPI is also used for commercial property rents.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-6931d2424417a\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can a lower increase be applied?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, parties can agree to increases below the CPI rate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-contents\"><strong>Related Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/gayrimenkul-hukuku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/gayrimenkul-hukuku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Real Estate Law Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-consultation-from-our-expert-attorneys-mfy-legal\"><strong>Get Consultation from our Expert Attorneys | MFY Legal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>???? <strong>Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/iletisim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MFY Legal | Istanbul Law Firm<\/a> immediately for expert legal support tailored to your needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to TURKSTAT data: September 2025 annual inflation rate: 33.29% 12-month average CPI (rate used in rent increase calculation): 38.36%<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9198,"parent":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"custom-post-tag":[142],"practice-area":[132],"published-year":[157],"class_list":["post-9199","haberler","type-haberler","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","custom-post-tag-news","practice-area-real-estate-law","published-year-2025-en"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"custom-post-tag":[{"value":142,"label":"News"}],"practice-area":[{"value":132,"label":"Real Estate Law"}],"published-year":[{"value":157,"label":"2025"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo-1724304406928-c43b01912fa1-1024x576.jpg",1024,576,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"MFY Legal","author_link":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/author\/mfylegal\/"},"comment_info":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/haberler\/9199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/haberler"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/haberler"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9198"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"custom-post-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/custom-post-tag?post=9199"},{"taxonomy":"practice-area","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practice-area?post=9199"},{"taxonomy":"published-year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/published-year?post=9199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}