Eviction undertaking
A residential or workplace renter's written commitment to vacate the property on a specific date. Governed by TBK art. 352/I; must be given after the lease begins.
An eviction undertaking (tahliye taahhüdü in Turkish) is a residential or roofed-workplace renter's written commitment to vacate the rented property on a specific date. Its legal basis is Turkish Code of Obligations art. 352/I. When validly given, this undertaking allows the lessor to compel eviction even during the lease term.
Three validity conditions: (1) it must be in writing — verbal commitments produce no effect; (2) it must bear the parties' signatures; (3) it must be given AFTER the lease is concluded. An eviction undertaking signed simultaneously with the lease is treated as obtained under duress under Turkish Court of Cassation precedent and is invalid.
In practice, notarization is not legally required but is strongly recommended. If the renter later disputes their signature, notarization proves authenticity. Akitle's web-based signature is binding and audit-trailed but does not match notarization's evidentiary strength — therefore for eviction undertakings, notarization is recommended in addition to the Akitle flow.
If eviction is sought based on the undertaking, the lessor must file suit or initiate execution proceedings within one month of the agreed vacate date (TBK art. 352/I).
Other names
Tahliye taahhüdü
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