Turkey Tool

Tenant Screening

Score Turkish tenants — 3x income (local) / 4x (foreign), visa runway, employment stability, district demand.

Property & Tenant

47
Decline or require guarantor
Income : rent3.3x
District demand92/100
Typical void2 weeks
Profile reliability92%
Renewal prob.60%
Best for: Corporate execs, consulate staff, old-money Istanbul families

Flags

  • Income 3.3x rent — below the 4x standard for foreign tenants.

Required Documents

  • Turkish ID (Kimlik) / Residence Permit (İkamet) / Passport
  • Employment letter dated within 3 months (işveren yazısı)
  • Last 3 months' payslips
  • Bank statement (last 3 months)
  • Previous landlord reference where available
  • Foreign residents: visa validity exceeding tenancy term + 3 months
  • Corporate lease: company tax number + signed authority

Red Flags

  • Income below 3x rent (local) or 4x rent (foreign)
  • Visa expiry within tenancy term — no renewal pathway shown
  • Offer to pay 6+ months upfront with no documented income source (money-laundering signal)
  • Previous eviction / criminal record in tenant-landlord case
  • Refuses to provide ID / Kimlik
  • Corporate lease without Turkish tax number verification
  • Subletting intent without landlord consent