Tenant obligations

What does a tenant handle and pay for? The main rules for routine maintenance and minor repairs of a flat are set by Government Regulation No. 308/2015 Coll. (wording in force from 1 Jan 2026). We summarise them clearly, along with other duties.

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A tenant’s rights and duties arise from the lease and the Civil Code. The most common practical question — who pays for repairs in the flat — has clear rules: the tenant pays for routine maintenance and minor repairs. What exactly falls under this, and up to what amount, is set by Government Regulation No. 308/2015 Coll.

Government Regulation No. 308/2015 Coll. (wording from 1 Jan 2026)

A minor repair is one whose cost does not exceed CZK 1,500. In addition, the total cost of minor repairs must not exceed CZK 150/m² of the flat’s floor area per calendar year (e.g. a 60 m² flat = CZK 9,000/year).

Transport costs are not counted towards the limit and are paid by the tenant.

Paid by the tenant

Routine maintenance

Regular upkeep and cleaning of the flat and its fittings so they stay functional.

  • Upkeep and cleaning of the flat and its fittings
  • Painting and minor surface repairs of walls and ceilings
  • Cleaning of floors, tiling and sanitary fittings
  • Regular inspection and cleaning (taps, drains, valves)
  • Keeping the flat’s ordinary equipment working
Paid by the tenant

Minor repairs

The itemised scope – typical repairs that are the tenant’s (within the stated limits).

  • Floor coverings – local repairs, skirting and thresholds
  • Parts of doors and windows, fittings, handles, locks
  • Internal blinds and roller shutters
  • Switches, sockets, circuit breakers, doorbells, lighting
  • Selected water and gas fittings in the flat, traps and valves
  • Replacing small parts (seals, bulbs)

Value-based limits

Even if a repair is on the list above, the financial limits apply: a single repair over CZK 1,500 is no longer a minor repair and is handled by the landlord. Likewise, once the annual limit of CZK 150/m² is used up, further repairs are paid by the landlord.

By law and the lease

Other tenant duties

  • Pay the rent and service advances properly and on time
  • Report a defect or damage without undue delay
  • Allow access by arrangement (inspections, repairs, end-of-lease viewings)
  • Make no structural alterations without the landlord’s written consent
  • Use the flat properly, follow house rules and not disturb neighbours
  • Report a change in the number of occupants
  • Prevent damage and compensate any damage caused
  • Return the flat in the agreed condition at the end of the lease

Related

Defect in the flat · Lease is ending (handover) · Change in occupants

This page is indicative. The exact scope of duties is governed by your lease, the Civil Code and the current wording of Government Regulation No. 308/2015 Coll. If in doubt, contact us.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who pays for minor repairs in the flat?
The tenant pays for minor repairs and routine maintenance of the flat. They are defined by Government Regulation No. 308/2015 Coll. in the wording in force from 1 January 2026.
What is the limit for a minor repair?
A minor repair is one costing up to CZK 1,500. In addition, an annual limit of CZK 150/m² of the flat’s floor area applies – e.g. CZK 9,000 a year for a 60 m² flat. Transport costs are not counted towards the limit and are paid by the tenant.
What if a repair exceeds the limit?
If a single repair exceeds CZK 1,500 or the annual limit is used up, it is not a minor repair and the landlord pays for it. So report the defect anyway and we’ll agree how to proceed.
What is routine maintenance of a flat?
Upkeep and cleaning of the flat and its fittings – for example painting, minor surface repairs, cleaning of floors and tiling, and regular inspection and cleaning. It is paid by the tenant.
What other duties does a tenant have?
Pay rent and advances on time, report defects without undue delay, allow access by arrangement, make no alterations without consent, use the flat properly and return it in the agreed condition at the end of the lease.

Not sure who pays?

Report the defect anyway. We’ll assess it and tell you who handles and pays for it.

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