What should students consider when renting a shared apartment or taking in a roommate?

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A new academic year sometimes means a new city, new friendships, and often a new home. Finding the right accommodation for students involves many details, from location and furnishings to contracts and security. For landlords, having clear expectations when renting to students is crucial for a smooth process. Let's examine together the things you should pay attention to when renting student housing.

🏠 To reduce rent costs during your student years, you might consider sharing a house with one or more friends. In such cases, for example, when signing a rental agreement as two roommates, you should request that both individuals be listed as tenants in the agreement. Currently... Turkish Code of Obligations In residential and commercial property leases, a tenant cannot sublet the property to another person or transfer the right of use without the written consent of the landlord. Therefore, obtaining the landlord's approval when looking for a roommate will protect you against potential problems in the future.

🏠 Otherwise, if your student roommate or housemate fails to pay rent or damages the property you are using, you will be solely responsible for all expenses.

🏠 If you are listed as the sole tenant in the rental agreement, you will be solely responsible for the rent if you argue with your student roommate or if they decide to move out while you want to continue living in the rented property.

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📍Therefore;
1- Everyone who will be staying in the rented property should be listed as a tenant, and the rent amount for each person should be clearly stated in the contract. (Our recommendation)

2. If you are signing a contract as a sole tenant, to avoid problems in the future in situations like those described above, make a joint agreement with the people you are sharing the house with, stating that you are co-renting, and request the necessary security deposit to keep until the end of the contract.

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