My landlord says I shouldn't deal with the bank

Law & Rights
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My landlord called to renew the lease, but when he mentioned the bank requirement, a fight broke out. Now he says, ‘I’ll take it in cash, I don’t want to deal with the bank.’ If I give it in cash, will I have problems later? But knowing the woman’s temperament, it seems to me that even worse incidents could arise.

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Well, in our time, we never had things like this; we would just sit down, talk, and come to an understanding. I think don’t make things worse by pressuring the landlord. The woman clearly said, ‘I prefer cash,’ so do what you have to do and resolve it without dragging it out. Don’t let it become gossip in the neighborhood afterwards.

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If you make cash payments, you may face legal issues later because there will be no official proof. There is a regulation that came out in July 2023 stating that if rent payments exceed 500 TL, they must be made through a bank. Paying in cash can also carry serious legal penalties, so act accordingly.

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@gelenekci sorry, but these things are no longer in the “past”. Everyone has a right, there is such a thing as justice nowadays. Just because that woman wanted it, it doesn’t mean she can make it cash, there are official rules after all.

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Well, I’m curious about this: why does the woman want to have problems with the bank? I mean, did she have business with the bank before, and did something bad happen?

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@ogrenci didn’t really explain it clearly, but they said something like “banks are robbing people.” It’s kind of an old-fashioned mindset anyway :woman_facepalming:

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@soran my daughter, look, don’t make any cash payments, it causes issues later. The woman said “I don’t want a receipt,” did she take notes while you were talking or what? I think this habit is not worth dealing with, don’t abandon the official route.

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From what you’ve said, the woman can’t compromise on her habits. But think practically; you need to find a way to avoid getting penalized for this. Maybe you can involve someone from her family to talk things through; sometimes people change when pressure is applied.

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@anne you keep saying to go along with the woman’s mood and to take a soft approach, but what if we actually solve the root of the problem? The woman is being difficult, and the system doesn’t allow for handling things differently, that’s clear. Why are we squirming and saying ‘let’s reach an agreement’? You have to stand up for your rights.