Housing & Renting
The rental agreement clauses to check before you sign, najem okazjonalny explained, and what to do when a landlord keeps your deposit.
"Najem okazjonalny" explained — the Polish lease clause landlords don't explain
If a landlord asks you to sign a najem okazjonalny agreement, it's not a scam — but it is a specific legal instrument you should understand before signing.
Signing a Polish rental agreement (umowa najmu): the clauses to check before you sign
Most Polish rental agreements are written in Polish only, and foreigners routinely sign without fully understanding every clause. Here's what to actually check first.
Your landlord won't return the deposit — what Polish law actually says
Deposit disputes are one of the most common complaints among renters in Poland. Here's what the law actually requires, and how to protect yourself before it becomes a dispute.