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Utility and Service Charges Settlement in Leases: How to Do It Right and Defend Against Errors
Although the settlement of service advances is a regular part of lease relationships, errors appear surprisingly often. The landlord must process the settlement and deliver it to the tenant within the statutory deadline and cannot include everything paid in connection with the apartment, although many landlords mistakenly believe otherwise. The law, on the other hand, gives tenants a relatively short time to defend against an incorrectly processed settlement. In this article, you will learn how to prepare the settlement correctly, which costs do not belong in it, and how to defend against a defective one.
Selling Property Acquired as a Gift in the Czech Republic: Tax Guide 2026
Acquiring a property as a gift and its potential subsequent sale in the Czech Republic represent two separate events, each governed by specific Czech tax rules. Many sellers are concerned that they will lose a substantial part of their profit to taxes when selling a gifted apartment or house. However, Czech tax regulations offer a number of exemptions and options to legally achieve tax-exempt status. In this article, I clearly explain the legal and tax implications of both steps within the Czech jurisdiction.
Getting Your Reservation Fee Back: Supreme Court Sides with Buyers Again
Signing a reservation agreement and paying a reservation fee (deposit) of hundreds of thousands of crowns is a common start to the property buying process. But what happens if you change your mind or cannot agree with the seller on the exact wording of the purchase agreement? It is common practice that, according to the agreement, the reservation fee transforms into a contractual penalty, which the real estate agent and the seller split. In early 2026, the Supreme Court issued a decision that tightens the view on such situations and opens a new path for buyers to get their paid fee back.
Attorney Escrow for Property Transfers in the Czech Republic: When Is Your Transaction Truly Safe?
Attorney escrow is the most common way to secure a safe real estate transfer in the Czech Republic. Its main advantages over notary and bank escrows are the higher flexibility of attorneys and lower costs due to a highly competitive market. What should you watch out for if you intend to use an attorney escrow, and what mechanisms currently ensure its actual safety?
How to Safely Buy Real Estate in the Czech Republic as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)
Buying a house, apartment, or plot of land in a foreign country involves navigating unfamiliar bureaucratic procedures and different legal standards, which can lead to complications. Fortunately, acquiring real estate in the Czech Republic is a transparent and secure process if you follow the correct legal steps. In this article, I will guide you through the essential steps to ensure your property purchase in Czechia is safe and legally sound, reflecting the current laws and market conditions for 2026.
Which Repairs Must a Tenant Carry Out from 2026 in the Czech Republic?
Effective January 1, 2026, for the first time since the adoption of the new Czech Civil Code, the rules defining "minor repairs" that a tenant of an apartment or house is legally obliged to carry out have changed. In today's article, we will look at how minor repairs work under the new rules in the Czech Republic.
Eviction Order in the Czech Republic: How to Quickly and Legally Evict a Problematic Tenant Under New Rules
Effective January 1, 2026, a completely new tool for dealing with problematic tenants has been introduced into Czech law – the so-called eviction order. This long-awaited amendment aims to significantly speed up and reduce the costs of the forced eviction process of an apartment or house in the Czech Republic after the end of a lease. In today's article, we will look at how this new legal instrument works in practice and what you, as a landlord, must fulfill to use it successfully.