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What is Real Estate and Construction Law?

Real Estate and Construction Law is a branch of private law that regulates legal procedures related to property ownership, disposal, buying and selling, leasing, project development, and building construction processes. This field is of great importance for both individual investors and construction companies or project developers.

Due to the multifaceted nature of projects in the real estate and construction sectors, various legal details such as zoning planning, land registry procedures, contractor agreements, and building permits must be handled with care. Otherwise, significant financial losses and long-lasting lawsuits may occur.

Scope of Real Estate Law

All legal procedures related to real estate fall under the scope of real estate law. These procedures can be categorized under the following headings:

• Land Registry Procedures: Managing official processes such as the transfer of property, promises of sale, encumbrances, and mortgage transactions.
• Condominium Law: Determining the ownership rights of independent sections in structures such as apartments and residential sites.
• Lease Law: Drafting contracts for renting residential and commercial properties, eviction, and debt collection lawsuits.
• Dissolution of Partnerships: Terminating joint ownership of properties held in shared or undivided ownership.
• Expropriation Lawsuits: Lawsuits that can be filed against the state’s expropriation actions on real properties.

Scope of Construction Law

Construction Law regulates the legal relationships that may arise at all stages of construction projects. This field covers not only contractor services but also the relationships between investors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.

• Contractor Agreements: Construction contracts made between the main contractor and the landowner or subcontractor.
• Construction-for-Share Agreements: Contracts where construction is done in exchange for a certain share of the property for the landowner.
• Permit and Occupancy Processes: Tracking the processes of obtaining building permits, occupancy permits, and similar documents.
• Defects and Delay Lawsuits: Compensation claims in cases of defective or incomplete construction, as well as delays in delivery.
• Zoning Legislation Consultancy: Evaluating the building’s compliance with zoning plans and regulations.

Legal Consultancy in Real Estate Investments

Obtaining legal consultancy in real estate sales, purchases, and investment projects is crucial in preventing potential risks. Especially in project-based investments, tasks such as examining land registry records and identifying whether there are any liens or encumbrances on the property should be conducted professionally.

• Examination of land registry records
• Researching municipality and zoning department records
• Preparation and revision of project contracts
• Tracking property acquisition processes for foreign investors

Lease and Eviction Disputes

Disputes between parties in residential and commercial leases are some of the most common real estate legal issues. Key points in these processes include the validity of lease agreements, rent increases, eviction lawsuits, and deposit returns.

• Eviction by commitment
• Eviction due to necessity
• Enforcement proceedings in cases of unpaid rent
• Lawsuits for determining the rent amount

Conclusion

Real Estate and Construction Law covers issues of great financial value for both individuals and companies. Therefore, seeking expert legal support at every stage—whether it’s land registry procedures, construction contracts, project development, or lawsuit processes—ensures legal security and prevents potential disputes. Contact us for consultancy services for all your legal processes in the real estate and construction sector.