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Housing and Rent

How to Avoid Rental Scams in Istanbul

Verification steps for rental listings in Istanbul as a foreign tenant.

Action checklist

Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.

  • 1Never pay deposit before viewing in person
  • 2Verify landlord identity and property ownership (tapu)
  • 3Avoid listings that only communicate via WhatsApp without a contract
  • 4Use Sahibinden.com — Turkey's main verified listings platform

City context: Istanbul

These steps are tailored for newcomers in Istanbul. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.

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