A Story of Eviction Without a Najem Okazjonalny

A Story of Eviction Without a Najem Okazjonalny

Many tenants think they can skip a formal Najem Okazjonalny agreement. In practice, the lack of legal protection can cause serious problems. This is a real example of how a tenant got into trouble because the deal was made in a simplified form.

How it started

Iryna, a student from Ukraine, rented a room in Kraków from a private owner. The deal was oral: the owner promised “there will be no problems” and took a one-month deposit. No written contract was signed, and the owner dismissed both a guarantor statement and notarial form as unnecessary.

When problems appeared

A few months later the owner said a relative was returning and would live in that room. Iryna was asked to leave within a week. She explained she had already paid the next month and couldn’t find a new place so fast, but the owner insisted and refused to return the deposit, citing “losses.”

Why a Najem Okazjonalny would have helped

• Clear terms. At a notary, both parties’ obligations are formally recorded.
• Tenant protection. A landlord can’t evict without legal grounds and due process.
• Deposit return. The contract sets transparent rules for handling the deposit.
• Transparency. All payments and obligations are documented.

How it ended

Iryna urgently searched for a new place with friends’ help. She lost her deposit and part of the prepaid rent. Attempts to assert her rights failed — without a written contract she had little legal footing.

Takeaways

• Never rent without a written contract.
• Use a Najem Okazjonalny to guard against arbitrary eviction.
• Keep payment proofs and all correspondence with the landlord.
• It’s better to pay for notarisation than to lose your home and money.

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Conclusion

Iryna’s story shows how risky renting without a Najem Okazjonalny can be. Without a contract, tenants lack legal protection and disputes flourish. To avoid this, always sign an official agreement — even if the landlord says “it’s simpler this way.”