With Didim having one of the highest number of summer houses in Aydin province, the problems of unregistered rentals continues to rear its head.

According to information, there remains a high demand for unregistered seasonal rental houses.

While work has been initiated on unregistered house rentals within the scope of the latest law passed by the state, Didim Tourism Association President Melih Koyuncu stated that high administrative fines will be imposed on those who rent unregistered houses.

While you can legally work on daily rentals if you obtain the official documents and permissions of the homeowner, many residences continue to rent without permission throughout the season, he said.

Koyuncu stated that the cost of renting an unregistered house is 94,622 TL. He added: “With the start of the season, people illegally rent their houses on a daily basis in our district. Those who want to rent their homes daily should apply to Altınkum Şehit Fethi Sekin Police Station and register the people staying in your home in order to know who is staying both in Didim and in your home.

“In unregistered areas, if a report is made through the 112 emergency call center, necessary investigations will be carried out and administrative fines will be imposed.

“In this process, our aim is not to impose fines but to ensure public order and continue tourism safely.”

Koyuncu, who warned those who share their rental houses through their social media accounts, added: “They will also be monitored by the necessary institutions and fines will be imposed on places that are not registered.”

Legal tenants anxious ahead of July 1 rent cap lifting

As the Turkish government is set to lift the 25 percent rent increase cap on July 1, renters are anxious about facing unexpected hikes amidst an already draining inflationary environment.

Tenants with expiring leases are already searching for budget-friendly homes. A tougher period awaits those with ongoing leases, as the 25 percent rent increase cap ends on July 1.

Realtors believe that lifting the cap will ease the pressure on property owners, while tenants are anxious about rent increases amid soaring inflation.

In Ankara, rental prices for apartments range from 15,000 Turkish liras (460 dollars) to 160,000 liras (4,900 dollars). Proximity to public transportation and shopping centers influences these prices. Tenants described the high rents as “being robbed under the guise of rent.”