Housing and Accommodation
If you are a refugee, asylum-seeker or stateless person in Czechia, you may face challenges in finding decent, accessible, and long-term accommodation. To help, UNHCR’s partner, the Association for Migration and Integration (SIMI), has created a comprehensive handbook. The guide, available in four languages, offers essential information to assist you in navigating the housing market, which will make your journey to finding a home here easier:
Handbook for Renting Accommodation in Czechia
This handbook provides information on:
Housing options: Advantages/disadvantages of living in different parts of Czechia and guidance on getting proof of accommodation for Czech authorities.
Costs: One-off and regular expenses when it comes to renting to help tenants budget
effectively.
Finding Housing: Tapping into social networks and information on specialized real estate websites and agencies, as well as suggestions for seeking accommodation in hostels (ubytovny).
Communication with Landlords: Effective written communication and tips to avoid fraudulent offers.
Apartment Viewing: Assessing the condition of a property, understanding lease lengths, becoming familiar with common areas and house rules, and preparing necessary documents.
Lease/Sublease Agreements: Explanations of lease and sublease contracts, as well as tips
when signing agreements.
Responsibilities During Tenancy: Transferring utility contracts, managing service fees, getting liability insurance, and understanding housing allowances.
Termination of Lease/Sublease: Procedures for ending tenancy agreements, returning apartments to landlords, and handling security deposits.
Renting Vocabulary: Essential terms and phrases to help you handle housing-related discussions and documents.
You can read the handbook step by step for a comprehensive understanding or jump to specific chapters that address your immediate needs. We hope this guide makes your search for private accommodation smoother and more informed.
If you are coming from Ukraine and seeking information on state-funded humanitarian housing, please read here. To read more on temporary protection, please go to this section.