Turkey Tool

Tenant Screening

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

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Property & Tenant

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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

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