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Security Deposit Calculation

Calculate the maximum security deposit allowed under a lease (TBK Art. 342) and the current refund amount for long-term leases under Court of Cassation precedent.

Monthly rent amount

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The current monthly rent in the contract. The security may be at most 3 times this.

For informational purposes only. "Current refund" is an approach based on Court of Cassation precedent; if the contract states that the security deposit will be refunded "at nominal (as-is) value," a different result may arise.

Maximum security amount

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Monthly rent ₺0,00

Legal upper limit 3 months' rent

Security deposit rules (TBK Art. 342)

• In residential and roofed workplace leases, the security may be at most 3 months' rent; any excess is invalid.
• Cash security deposits are placed in a term deposit account that cannot be withdrawn without the landlord's consent; interest belongs to the tenant.
• The bank releases the security deposit only with the consent of both parties or a finalized enforcement/court decision.
• If the landlord does not initiate proceedings within 3 months after the contract ends, the bank refunds it upon the tenant's request.

CURRENT REFUND FORMULA (Court of Cassation)


                    Ratio = Initial deposit ÷ Initial rent

                    Current refund = Current rent × Ratio

What can be deducted from the security deposit?

Deductible

Unpaid rent, dues/common expense debts, unpaid utility bills (electricity/water/natural gas), and damages beyond normal use (tenant's fault).

Non-deductible

Normal wear and tear (TBK Art. 334): faded paint, worn carpet, natural aging. The tenant cannot unilaterally count the last month's rent against the security deposit.

Frequently asked questions

Can the landlord demand more than 3 months' security deposit?

No in residential and roofed workplace leases. The upper limit under TBK Art. 342 is 3 months' rent, and this is a mandatory rule in favor of the tenant. If more was paid, the tenant may reclaim the excess.

Is the security deposit refunded at nominal or current value?

According to recent Court of Cassation decisions, in long-term rentals the deposit is refunded at current value by applying the initial deposit/initial rent ratio to the current rent. If the contract explicitly states "nominal refund," that provision may apply.

When is the security deposit refunded?

The security deposit at the bank is released with the consent of both parties or a finalized enforcement/court decision. If the landlord does not initiate proceedings within 3 months after the lease ends, the bank refunds it upon the tenant's request.

Can the security deposit be handed over in cash?

The law requires cash security deposits to be deposited in a term deposit account. Contract provisions on cash delivery may be deemed invalid; the tenant may reclaim a deposit given in cash. Depositing at the bank is secure for both parties.

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