The General Directorate of Foundations has made increases of up to 150-200 percent to its tenants in its properties in Bursa, effective from the beginning of the year. According to TÜİK data, while the 2023-month average inflation rate was recorded as 12 in December 53,86, the unprecedented increase in the rent increase rate by the General Directorate of Foundations was brought to the attention of the Parliament.
Republican People's Party Bursa Deputy Hasan Öztürk submitted a parliamentary question to the Parliament, requesting that it be answered by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.
Reminding that the purpose of foundations is cooperation and solidarity and that they have played a role in ensuring social balance throughout history, Öztürk said, “While the state imposes a 53.86 percent limit on rent increases for workplaces, the General Directorate of Foundations, a public institution, pays 150 percent to its tenants in its properties in Bursa, effective from the beginning of the year.” “It increased up to 200.” said.
THIS DECISION IS A PRACTICE AGAINST THE FIGHT AGAINST INFLATION
“Tenants in the Grand Bazaar, Long and Open Bazaar and other inns in Bursa suffered greatly from the high rate of increase.” Öztürk said, and on the other hand, Foundations, which make astronomical increases to the tenants in their properties, with the opposite practice, against the government's fight against inflation, do not care about the government and its decisions.
QUESTIONS THAT MEHMET NURİ ESROY IS ASKED TO ANSWER
What is the reason why the General Directorate of Foundations gives a 150 to 200 percent increase to its tenants in Bursa?
Won't high rent increases trigger inflation? Isn't the increase rate contrary to the government's fight against inflation?
While a 53 percent rent limit has been imposed on workplaces; Why do foundations not comply with this regulation?
