nájm

Nájem (often translated as rent or tenancy) is a legal arrangement whereby the owner of a property grants another person the right to use the property for a defined period in exchange for payment. The term is used in Czech and Slovak language contexts to refer to tenancy and the related contract.

Parts: landlord and tenant; the contract sets duration, rent, payment schedule, security deposit, responsibilities for maintenance and repairs, utilities, subletting rules, and termination conditions. In Czech: pronajímatel and nájemce; in Slovak: prenajímateľ and nájomca.

Types: residential vs commercial; fixed-term (defined end date) vs periodic (rolling); furnished vs unfurnished; sublease possible or not; short-term rental arrangements may involve different rules.

Regulation and rights: rights and obligations are defined by national civil law; tenancy protections often govern security deposits, rent increases, habitability standards, and eviction processes. In many jurisdictions, formal written agreement is required for certain terms; rent increases typically require notice. Eviction usually requires due process and, in many places, a court order.

Common issues: disputes over rent levels, deposits, repairs, unauthorized subletting, and notice periods; resolution through negotiation, mediation, or legal channels. The concept of nájem is distinct from ownership and sale, but it is central to rental housing and business tenancy.