How Eviction Works under a Najem Okazjonalny Lease

How eviction works under a Najem Okazjonalny lease

The Najem Okazjonalny lease in Poland was designed to protect landlords from non-compliant tenants. Its hallmark is a streamlined path to vacate the premises when the lease is breached. Unlike a standard lease that often entails lengthy litigation, Najem Okazjonalny enables faster, more effective action.

Grounds for eviction

Eviction may be sought in cases of:

• late payment of rent or utilities;
• persistent breaches of house rules;
• property damage or neighbour conflicts;
• violations of the lease (e.g., subletting without consent).

Eviction stages

1. Notice to the tenant. The landlord serves written termination/notice to vacate, stating the reason and a deadline to leave.
2. Using the contractual statements. If the tenant does not vacate, the designated move-out address (owner’s consent statement) becomes relevant.
3. Enforcement clause. The landlord applies to the court for an enforcement clause on the tenant’s notarial declaration of voluntary submission to enforcement. This replaces a lengthy eviction lawsuit.
4. Bailiff enforcement. Based on the enforceable title, the bailiff executes the eviction and directs the tenant to the indicated address.

How it differs from a standard lease

The notary’s role

The notary prepares and authenticates documents when the lease is signed (notarial tenant declaration and the owner’s consent to the alternative address). During eviction, the decisive steps are the court’s enforcement clause and the bailiff’s actions.

Tips for landlords

• Keep all documents and notices in writing.
• Document early breaches (photos, emails, neighbour reports).
• Use notarized statements — they speed up enforcement.
• Work with a lawyer/notary to minimize risks.

Tips for tenants

• Pay rent and utilities on time.
• Read the lease and statements carefully before signing.
• Follow the house rules to avoid issues.

FAQ

Conclusion

Eviction under Najem Okazjonalny is considerably simpler and faster than under a standard lease. Landlords gain an effective protection tool, while tenants get clear, transparent rules — they just need to comply. It’s a mutually beneficial framework for both sides.