Define the disagreement
Separate payment, use, expenses and handover issues. State which payment period or event is disputed rather than simply saying the parties disagree. Include the contract date, actual occupation date and present position in a timeline.
Match payments to periods
List transaction dates, amounts, references and the rent period each payment relates to. Flag transfers covering several periods or mixed expenses. Do not present an uncertain allocation as established fact. Keep original bank records separately: a summary table is a reading aid, not a replacement.
Keep messages in context
Preserve the relevant conversation and date information instead of isolated screenshots. Group repair, expense and handover discussions by subject. Create an index showing where relevant records can be found and agree a secure sharing method with the firm.
Separate formal notices and handover records
Keep notices, envelopes, attachments and delivery information together. Do not plan around a generic deadline found online. The document type and service information require individual review. Include existing key handover records. The Turkish Code of Obligations supplies the general lease framework; the appropriate route depends on the file.
Before your consultation
- Payments matched to rental periods
- Lease and amendment agreements
- Complete notices and delivery records
Frequently asked questions
Is a spreadsheet sufficient?
A spreadsheet helps organize the file, but the bank records and other documents underlying it should also be preserved.
Should I postpone a meeting because a document is missing?
The available material can support an initial discussion. List missing documents and their possible sources separately.
General information only; not a substitute for legal advice on a specific matter.