Renting: What is changing in 2026?

In 2026, the limits for minor repairs paid by tenants are increasing. After more than ten years, these limits are being raised to better reflect current material and labour costs.

Published 23/2/26, 12:54 pm

Higher limits for minor repairs

From 1 January 2026, the financial limits for repairs paid by the tenant are increasing.

The limit for an individual minor repair is increasing from the original CZK 1,000 to CZK 1,500.
The annual limit on the tenant’s total costs is increasing from CZK 100/m² to CZK 150/m² of the flat’s floor area.

The original amounts had applied since 2015 and, given the significant rise in prices, no longer reflected reality.

Inform your tenants

If you are a landlord and your existing lease agreements state the old limits, we recommend informing your tenants of this change. For new lease agreements, the simplest solution is to refer directly to the applicable legislation, specifically Government Regulation No. 308/2015 Coll. of 26. 10. 2015, which governs obligations relating to routine maintenance and minor repairs in a flat. You can also download an updated lease agreement template for 2026., which reflects these changes.

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What is considered routine flat maintenance

Routine maintenance forms part of the day-to-day use of a flat.

This includes, for example:

cleaning, cleaning floor surfaces and wall tiles, painting and minor plaster repairs,
cleaning blocked drains,
keeping the flat’s fittings in working order, regular inspections and cleaning of fixtures,
checking that thermostatic radiator valves and smoke detectors are working properly, etc.

The purpose of routine maintenance is to ensure that the flat remains in good condition throughout the tenancy.

What counts as a minor repair under the law

Minor repairs are repairs to and replacements of specific parts of the flat and its fittings, provided they do not exceed the prescribed financial limits.

Typical examples include:

repairs to floor coverings and replacement of thresholds and trims,
repairs to parts of doors and windows, their fittings and handles, and replacement of locks,
repair and replacement of switches, sockets, circuit breakers, doorbells, intercoms and data sockets,
replacement of light sources,
replacement of shut-off valves on gas lines (excluding the flat’s main shut-off valve),
repair and replacement of fittings on water pipes, including traps,
repairs and certification of flat meters, water meters and heat cost allocation equipment,
repairs to fire and smoke detectors,
repair and replacement of bathroom and kitchen fittings, such as taps, showers, water heaters, washbasins, baths, sinks, flush mechanisms, cookers, ovens, extractor hoods, kitchen units or built-in wardrobes.

A detailed list can be found in Government Regulation No. 308/2015 Coll.

The tenant pays travel costs for repairs

For minor repairs, it is useful to know that the tenant pays the tradesperson’s travel costs. At the same time, travel costs are not included in the limit for minor repairs. This means that the tenant may not include travel expenses in the repair limit, only the repair itself and the materials used.

How floor area is calculated for the limit

To calculate the annual limit for minor repairs correctly, it is essential to know what is included in the floor area. For the purposes of this regulation, floor area means:

the total floor area of the flat and
all areas used with the flat, provided they are used exclusively by the tenant (for example, a cellar, storage room or garage).

At the same time, areas that are not rooms, such as a cellar, balcony, loggia or terrace, are included at only half of their area.

Practical example

Let us consider a flat of 60 m², with a cellar measuring 6 m² and a balcony measuring 4 m². The cellar and balcony are counted at half their area, so the total area for calculating the limit is 65 m².

The tenant’s annual limit for minor repairs is:
65 m² × CZK 150 = CZK 9,750 per year

The tenant needs to deal with a faulty bathroom tap:

labour and materials: CZK 1,400
plumber’s travel costs: CZK 600

Calculation:

The amount of CZK 1,400 is included in the limit for minor repairs.
The CZK 600 travel cost is not included in the limit, but the tenant pays it in full.

The tenant therefore pays CZK 2,000 in total, but only CZK 1,400 counts towards the annual repair limit.

When repairs are paid for by the owner

Not all repairs in a flat are the tenant’s responsibility. The landlord pays for all repairs that do not fall under routine maintenance or minor repairs, or where the financial limit has been exceeded.

This typically includes in particular:

major technical faults and emergencies (for example, faults in water, gas, electrical or heating systems),
repairs to structural parts of the flat and building, such as ceilings, load-bearing walls, roofs, façades and windows as a whole,
repairs caused by normal wear and tear that have not resulted from the tenant’s improper use of the flat,
remedying defects that prevent the proper use of the flat (for example, non-functioning heating or serious electrical faults).
replacement or repair of equipment where the cost exceeds the minor repair limit.

If the cost of a single repair exceeds CZK 1,500, or if the tenant has already used up the annual limit for minor repairs, the costs are borne by the owner.

In conclusion

The increase in the limits for minor repairs from 2026 reflects current material and labour costs. If you let a property, we recommend informing your tenants about the increased limits. Another important point is that the tenant pays travel costs for repairs, which are not included in the limits.

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