We have been staying in a villa in Mugla for the last 4 weeks, booked through a UK website which connects private owners with renters.
On the day we left the property, we were informed by a local resident that the villa does not have a permit and isn’t licensed to take renters.
We asked the owner and he acknowledged that he does not yet have a license, he said he was “working on it” and we now realise he didn’t submit any of our information to the local police, presumably because he didn’t want to get found out. He is apologetic but not offering any solution and I know he has other paying guests in the villa now.
I understand it is illegal to let a house for periods under 100 days in Turkey without a permit ? Should we tell the local authorities? Any advice would be welcome
We are still travelling around Turkey and are quite shaken by this experience.
Thanks in advance
Jon
