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Publication date: 24.02.2025
10 years of legal practice in Ukraine and 3 years of practice in Poland.
If you are planning to study, work, or move to Poland, an important issue is finding housing. Olena Murzanovska will consult on this matter and provide practical assistance — help in finding housing, translation when meeting with the landlord, and translation of the rental agreement.
Renting housing in Poland. Main rental options:
- Dormitories (Akademik)
- Room rental (Pokój do wynajęcia)
- Apartment rental (Mieszkanie do wynajęcia)
What to pay attention to when renting?
- Rental contract (Umowa najmu) — sign only in writing, avoid verbal agreements.
- Deposit (Kaucja) — usually equivalent to 1-2 months of rent.
- Are utilities included (czynsz, media)? — water, electricity, gas, internet.
- Location — proximity to transportation, university, work.
- Check the housing before payment — avoid scammers.
Buying property in Poland
- Foreigners, including Ukrainians, can buy property without restrictions.
- Without permission, you can buy an apartment in a multi-story building or property under a legal entity.
Buying a house with a plot of land or land requires permission from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Legal assistance when renting or purchasing property in Poland
Legal assistance during the rental or purchase of property in Poland is an important step to ensure legal security and avoid potential issues. Here are some key moments where a lawyer can be helpful:
Renting housing:
- Checking the legal status of the owner: the lawyer checks whether the landlord has the right to rent the property (whether they are the owner, whether they have the right to sign a rental contract). This helps avoid situations where the property is rented out illegally.
- Preparing and checking the rental agreement: the lawyer helps draft or review the rental agreement to ensure it complies with Polish law. It is important that the terms of the agreement clearly define the rights and obligations of both the tenant and the landlord.
- Preparing additional documents: if necessary, the lawyer helps prepare additional documents, such as checking the documentation for the apartment (its legal status, owner, debts).
- Consultation on the deposit (kaucja): the lawyer can provide recommendations regarding the amount of the deposit and its return conditions, as well as ensure that all conditions are fairly met.
Legal assistance when buying property:
- Checking the legal status of the property: the lawyer checks the legal status of the apartment or house to ensure there are no debts or legal obstacles (for example, the property is not mortgaged, there are no disputes with other owners).
- Checking the Land Register (Księga Wieczysta): the lawyer checks the land register, which contains records about ownership, encumbrances, possible sales restrictions, etc.
- Preparing the preliminary agreement (Umowa przedwstępna): the lawyer helps draft the preliminary agreement, which regulates the terms of the deal before signing the main contract. This document can provide protection to the buyer during negotiations.
- Preparing and checking the main purchase and sale agreement (Umowa sprzedaży): the lawyer checks the main agreement and all necessary documents for the transaction at the notary. The contract must be drawn up in accordance with Polish law and protect the buyer’s interests.
- Signing and registering the agreement: the lawyer can be present during the signing of the agreement at the notary and help with registering the new property with the authorities.
- Mortgage consultation: if the buyer plans to finance the purchase with a mortgage, the lawyer will help gather the necessary documents and prepare the mortgage application.
Advantages of working with a lawyer
- Legal security: in Poland, as in any other country, there are certain legal nuances that could cause problems if documents or contracts are not properly drawn up. A lawyer ensures legal security for the deal.
- Caution and protection of interests: the lawyer represents your interests and helps avoid signing unfavorable agreements or terms that may be disadvantageous to you in the future.
- Time and stress savings: the lawyer will provide advice and help properly prepare all documents, allowing you to focus on other aspects of the move or purchase.
- Resolving conflicts: if disputes arise with the landlord or property seller, the lawyer can act as a mediator and help resolve the conflict.
Rodzinny Ogród Działkowy (abbreviated ROD) — according to the Polish Law on Family Garden Plots from December 13, 2013, a separate area or areas designated for family garden plots (ROD), consisting of plots and common areas for joint use by plot owners.
When transferring an amount greater than 15,000 euros to a bank account, you must provide confirmation of the origin of the funds — this could be salary, property sale in Ukraine, or a deposit. Their origin and presence must be confirmed with documents.
If you want professional help with renting or buying property in Poland, it is always better to consult with an experienced lawyer to minimize risks and ensure the security of the transaction. Experienced lawyer Olena Murzanovska will help you complete all documents quickly and correctly and protect your interests when renting or purchasing property.
