Glossary
nájemní smlouva
Pronounced nigh-em-nee smloo-va
In one line
The lease agreement between a tenant and the owner of a flat.
Where you meet it
Every rental should have one in writing, and offices ask to see it.
The fuller explanation
It names the flat, the rent, the payments for services, the deposit, the length of the tenancy and the notice periods. Residential leases must be in writing. The person signing on the landlord's side has to be the owner, or hold a written power of attorney from the owner.
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Last checked: 10 September 2026
Explanations are written for orientation, not as legal advice. Last checked 10 September 2026.