{"id":9475,"date":"2026-05-11T09:46:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/?post_type=insight&p=9475"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:18:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:18:58","slug":"ticari-bir-kiraci-kirayi-odemekten-kacinabilir-mi","status":"publish","type":"insight","link":"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/tr\/icgoruler\/ticari-bir-kiraci-kirayi-odemekten-kacinabilir-mi\/","title":{"rendered":"Ticari Kirac\u0131 Kiray\u0131 Kesebilir mi?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the challenging landscape of ti\u0307cari\u0307 m\u00fclk<\/a>, disputes between landlords and tenants are almost inevitable. Contentious issues often arise when a tenant feels justified in withholding rent. Whether due to a landlord\u2019s alleged failure to repair, a breach<\/a> of quiet enjoyment, or economic hardship, the question we look at in this article is: can a ticari<\/a> tenant legally withhold<\/a> rent? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For both landlords and tenants in the UK, understanding<\/a> the legal framework governing rent payments is crucial. This article explores the complexities of rent withholding, the importance<\/a> of specific lease<\/a> terms, and the limited circumstances where it might be permissible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genel Kural: Kira \u00d6denmelidir<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The starting point is that a tenant\u2019s obligation to pay rent is independent of the landlord\u2019s obligations under the lease. This principle, often referred to as the “independent covenant rule,” means that even if a landlord<\/a> is in breach of their duties\u2014such as failing to maintain the structure of the building\u2014the tenant is still legally required to pay rent in full and on time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rationale behind this rule is to provide landlords with a predictable income stream, which is often essential for meeting mortgage obligations and maintaining the \u00f6zellik<\/a>. In general terms there is a risk for tenants who decide to take the law into their own hands by withholding rent, as this can quickly lead to an escalation of the dispute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kira S\u00f6zle\u015fmesinin G\u00fcc\u00fc<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With regards to the question of whether a tenant can withhold rent will<\/a> depend on the specific terms of the lease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genel olarak, s\u00f6zle\u015fme \u00f6zg\u00fcrl\u00fc\u011f\u00fc ev sahipleri ile kirac\u0131lar\u0131n kendi \u015fartlar\u0131 \u00fczerinde anla\u015fmalar\u0131na olanak tan\u0131r ve mahkeme, iki ticari kurulu\u015f aras\u0131nda yap\u0131lan bir anla\u015fmaya nadiren m\u00fcdahale eder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00d6nemli Nokta:<\/strong> If the lease says rent must be paid<\/a> “without deduction or set off,” the tenant has very little room to manoeuvre with respect to the payment of rent, regardless of the landlord’s performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMahsup Yasa\u011f\u0131\u201d H\u00fckm\u00fcn\u00fcn Y\u00fckseli\u015fi<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the majority of modern commercial leases in the UK, landlords include a “no deduction \/ no set-off” clause. This is an important provision that every<\/a> tenant should be aware of before signing, particularly regarding the risk of forfeiting the lease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMahsup Yasa\u011f\u0131\u201d H\u00fckm\u00fc Nedir?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A “set-off” is a legal right<\/a> that allows a person to deduct a sum of money owed to them from a sum they owe to another<\/a> party. In a commercial context<\/a>, a tenant might feel they are owed \u00a35,000 for repairs the landlord\u00a0failed to\u00a0carry out and seek to “set this off” against their next \u00a35,000 rent payment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A “no set-off” clause explicitly removes this right, which can be critical for landlords dealing with tenants who have stopped paying rent. Standard<\/a> lease wording often states that rent must be paid: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHer t\u00fcrl\u00fc kesinti yap\u0131lmam\u0131\u015f ve herhangi bir mahsup, kar\u015f\u0131 dava veya indirim olmaks\u0131z\u0131n.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bu h\u00fckm\u00fc s\u00f6zle\u015fmeye dahil ederek, ev sahibi, kirac\u0131n\u0131n kendisine kar\u015f\u0131 ayr\u0131 bir talebi olup olmad\u0131\u011f\u0131na bak\u0131lmaks\u0131z\u0131n kiran\u0131n \u00f6denmesini garanti alt\u0131na al\u0131r. Kirac\u0131, ev sahibinin kendisine borcu oldu\u011funu d\u00fc\u015f\u00fcn\u00fcyorsa, \u00f6nce kiray\u0131 \u00f6demeli ve ard\u0131ndan zarar\u0131n\u0131 telafi etmek i\u00e7in ev sahibine ayr\u0131 bir dava a\u00e7mal\u0131d\u0131r. Kira paras\u0131n\u0131 bir bask\u0131 arac\u0131 olarak kullanamaz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kira \u00d6demesi Ne Zaman Ask\u0131ya Al\u0131nabilir?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Genel kural ve \u201cmahsup yap\u0131lmayaca\u011f\u0131\u201d h\u00fck\u00fcmleri varsay\u0131lan durum olsa da, kirac\u0131n\u0131n kiray\u0131 al\u0131koymak veya kiradan kesinti yapmak i\u00e7in yasal dayana\u011f\u0131 olabilece\u011fi birka\u00e7 istisna bulunmaktad\u0131r. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Adil Mahsup (Hari\u00e7 Tutulmad\u0131\u011f\u0131 Takdirde)<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kira s\u00f6zle\u015fmesinin de\u011fil<\/em> \u201cmahsup yasa\u011f\u0131\u201d h\u00fckm\u00fc i\u00e7ermemesi durumunda, kirac\u0131 \u201chakkaniyete uygun mahsup\u201d ilkesine dayanabilir. Bu, bir taraf\u0131n, kar\u015f\u0131 talebin bor\u00e7la o kadar yak\u0131ndan ba\u011flant\u0131l\u0131 olmas\u0131 nedeniyle birinin \u00f6denmesini di\u011ferinden ba\u011f\u0131ms\u0131z olarak talep etmenin haks\u0131zl\u0131k olaca\u011f\u0131 durumlarda, bu talebi mahsup etmesine olanak tan\u0131r. Ancak, modern kira s\u00f6zle\u015fmeleri \u00e7ok sa\u011flam bir \u015fekilde d\u00fczenlendi\u011finden, bu durum genellikle ortalama bir ticari kirac\u0131 i\u00e7in ge\u00e7erli de\u011fildir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Kira \u0130ndirimi H\u00fck\u00fcmleri<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bir\u00e7ok modern ticari kira s\u00f6zle\u015fmesi, \u201ckira indirimi\u201d veya \u201ckira ask\u0131ya alma\u201d h\u00fck\u00fcmleri i\u00e7erir. Bu h\u00fck\u00fcmler, kira \u00f6demesinin hangi ko\u015fullarda otomatik olarak durdurulaca\u011f\u0131n\u0131 belirtir. En yayg\u0131n \u00f6rnek, yang\u0131n veya sel gibi \u201csigortal\u0131 bir risk\u201d nedeniyle m\u00fclk\u00fcn kullan\u0131lamaz hale gelmesidir. Bu durumlarda, kirac\u0131 isyankar bir tav\u0131rla kiray\u0131 \u201c\u00f6dememekte\u201d de\u011fildir; belirli bir durumun meydana gelmesiyle tetiklenen s\u00f6zle\u015fmeye dayal\u0131 bir hakk\u0131 kullanmaktad\u0131r. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Ev Sahibiyle \u00d6n Anla\u015fma<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A tenant can legally withhold rent if they have a formal agreement<\/a> with the landlord. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many parties negotiated rent deferrals or holidays. Any such agreement should be documented in a formal “Side Letter” or “Deed of Variation” to ensure it is legally binding<\/a> and prevents the landlord from later claiming arrears<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kiray\u0131 \u00d6dememe Riski<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bir kirac\u0131 i\u00e7in, a\u00e7\u0131k bir yasal dayanak olmaks\u0131z\u0131n (ya da \u201cmahsup yasa\u011f\u0131\u201d h\u00fckm\u00fcne ayk\u0131r\u0131 olarak) kiray\u0131 \u00f6dememek, son derece riskli bir stratejidir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n