Polish + English

Rental agreement in Polish and English

Moving to Poland for work or studies, or renting out a flat here while living abroad? A Polish lease is easier to sign when you can read every clause. In this template the Polish text is the legally binding one, and the English column next to it helps you understand exactly what you are agreeing to. The English translation is already selected – choose the lease type and fill in the details.

An English legal translation next to the binding Polish text
Polish names of laws and offices kept in parentheses, e.g. tax office (urząd skarbowy)
Suited to students, expats, foreign landlords and corporate rentals

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Agreement type

Choose the type of agreement. It determines the deposit limit, the required attachments and the termination rules.

Residential lease agreementOrdinary lease under the Civil Code (Kodeks cywilny) and the Tenants' Rights Protection Act (ustawa o ochronie praw lokatorów). Deposit of up to 12 times the rent.AdvancedOccasional lease agreement (najem okazjonalny)For landlords who are private individuals. Requires the tenant's notarial deed, a substitute residence and a notification to the tax office (urząd skarbowy). Max. 10 years, deposit of up to 6 times the rent.Requires the tenant's notarial declaration and a notification to the tax office (urząd skarbowy) within 14 days — without them, the rules of a standard lease apply.Room rental agreementRental of a single room with the right to use the kitchen, bathroom and other shared areas of the apartment.

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This template is for information only and does not constitute legal advice. In an unusual situation, have the agreement reviewed by a lawyer.

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FAQ

Questions and answers

Is a rental agreement in English valid in Poland?

The parties may conclude an agreement in any language, but a bilingual agreement should state which version prevails. Our template states that the Polish version is binding and the English one is for reference only.

Is the English version a sworn translation?

No. It is a careful working translation that helps you understand the agreement. If an office, bank or employer requires a sworn translation, order one based on the Polish version.

Will my university or the immigration office accept this agreement?

A rental agreement is a standard proof of address – for address registration (meldunek), a residence card application or university enrolment. Requirements depend on the institution, so check with it directly.

How should rent payments from abroad be described?

State the rent in złoty, the bank account number in IBAN format and the payment day. The generator writes into the agreement that the payment date is the day the account is credited – an important detail for international transfers.

What this template includes

Every clause in Polish and English in two columns
A clause stating that the Polish version is binding, in both languages
Tenant identification by passport number if you don't have a PESEL
Plain-English explanation of the deposit, charges and notice
A list of appendices and signature spaces in both languages

An excerpt from the generated agreement

This is what the bilingual version looks like: the binding Polish text on the left, the translation on the right, clause by clause. The full agreement of this type has 14 clauses.

Wiążąca jest wersja polska; tłumaczenie ma charakter pomocniczy. / The Polish version is binding; the translation is for reference only.

§ 1Przedmiot umowy

1. Wynajmujący oświadcza, że przysługuje mu tytuł prawny do lokalu mieszkalnego położonego pod adresem: ……………………… (dalej „Lokal”).

2. Wynajmujący oddaje Najemcy Lokal do używania, a Najemca zobowiązuje się płacić Wynajmującemu umówiony czynsz.

3. Lokal zostaje oddany Najemcy w celu zaspokojenia jego potrzeb mieszkaniowych.

§ 1Subject of the agreement

1. The Landlord declares that the Landlord holds a legal title to the residential premises located at ……………………… (hereinafter "the Premises").

2. The Landlord lets the Premises to the Tenant for use, and the Tenant undertakes to pay the Landlord the agreed rent.

3. The Premises are let to the Tenant to meet the Tenant's housing needs.

§ 3Czynsz

1. Najemca zobowiązuje się płacić Wynajmującemu czynsz najmu w wysokości ……………………… miesięcznie.

2. Czynsz płatny jest z góry, do 10. dnia każdego miesiąca, na rachunek bankowy wskazany przez Wynajmującego. Za dzień zapłaty uważa się dzień uznania rachunku Wynajmującego.

3. Czynsz za niepełny miesiąc najmu oblicza się proporcjonalnie do liczby dni najmu.

§ 3Rent

1. The Tenant undertakes to pay the Landlord monthly rent of ……………………….

2. The rent is payable in advance, by day 10 of each month, to the bank account indicated by the Landlord. The date of payment is the date on which the Landlord's account is credited.

3. Rent for an incomplete month of the lease is calculated proportionally to the number of days of the lease.

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Legal status as of October 2026. Laws change: before signing, check the current wording of the acts in the Internet System of Legal Acts (isap.sejm.gov.pl).