A lease agreement for land is a document governing the lease relationship between the owner of the land and its tenant.
The basis of every lease agreement for land is the correct identification of both parties – for individuals, their first name, surname, birth number and permanent address; for legal entities, the company name, company registration number (IČO) and registered office.
The leased land must be described according to the details in the Land Registry (katastr nemovitostí): plot number, area, type of land and cadastral area. A general description of the land is not sufficient – an inaccurate description may invalidate the agreement.
The agreement must also state the purpose of the lease, i.e. what the tenant will use the land for – whether gardening, parking or placing a temporary structure. The amount of rent, its due date and payment method are equally important. Finally, the lease term must be clearly specified – whether it is for a fixed or indefinite period.
For land, it is essential to distinguish between a lease and an agricultural tenancy. If the tenant uses the land to generate income – for example, agricultural land, a vineyard or commercial use – it is legally an agricultural tenancy. Unlike a tenant, an agricultural tenant has the right not only to use the land but also to take its fruits and benefits.
If you plan to place a structure on the land, the agreement must expressly state whether it is a permanent or temporary structure and what will happen to it after the lease ends. Without such a provision, serious disputes may arise upon termination of the agreement.
A fixed-term lease ends automatically upon expiry of the agreed term. For an indefinite-term lease, an agreement between both parties or notice is required. Statutory notice periods for land are generally longer than for flats, so it is advisable to agree the specific period directly in the agreement rather than relying on statutory provisions.
……… (dále společně jen „pronajímatel“) a ………… (dále společně jen „nájemce“) uzavírají níže psaného dne, měsíce a roku
I. Preamble
1) The landlord hereby leases plot no. …………. /hereinafter referred to as the “land”/, all in the cadastral area of …….., municipality of …….., registered with the Cadastral Office for …….., Cadastral Department …….. (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “property”).
II. Subject of the lease
By this agreement (hereinafter the “agreement”), the landlord leases the land specified in Article I of this agreement.
III. Term of lease
The lease agreement is concluded for a fixed term, from …….. to …….. (hereinafter referred to as the “Commencement of Lease”). The property was leased to the tenant by the landlord on …….., together with a written handover protocol.
IV. Price and payment terms
The total monthly rent is a flat rate of …………..,- CZK (in words: ……….….. Czech crowns). The rent is payable monthly in advance, always by the 15th day of the preceding calendar month, to bank account no. ………..….., variable symbol: ……...
V. Use of the leased premises, security deposit and other provisions
The tenant undertakes to use the property properly and in the customary manner. The tenant further undertakes not to disturb neighbourly relations through their conduct. The tenant is not entitled to carry out building alterations or other substantial changes without the landlord’s prior written consent. The landlord is obliged to ensure that the tenant can fully and peacefully exercise the rights associated with using the property. At their own expense, the tenant shall arrange and pay for necessary repairs up to CZK 2,000 (in words: two thousand Czech crowns). Upon termination of the lease, the tenant shall return the property to the landlord in the condition in which it was received, taking normal wear and tear into account. The tenant undertakes to compensate the landlord for any damage within 14 days of the end of the lease. The contracting parties further agree that, on the date of signing this agreement, the tenant shall pay the landlord a security deposit in the amount of ………….. ,- CZK in cash. This security deposit is intended to cover any damage to the property caused by the tenant. If all or part of the security deposit is used during the lease term, the tenant undertakes to replenish it to its original amount no later than 14 days after receiving notification from the landlord that the security deposit has been used to settle a debt. If, after termination of this agreement, the tenant returns the property to the landlord undamaged and with no rent arrears, the security deposit shall be returned to the tenant in the relevant amount, i.e. reduced by any underpayment or increased by any overpayment.
VI. Termination of the agreement
The lease relationship agreed under this agreement may be terminated by: a written agreement between both contracting parties; expiry of the lease term. In the event of termination of the lease relationship pursuant to paragraphs a) and b), the tenant is obliged to vacate the leased premises and hand them over to the landlord no later than on the date of termination of the lease relationship. The parties agree that, for the purposes of this agreement, in particular for the purpose of serving notice to terminate the lease, delivery of an item shall mean its submission for postal delivery as a registered letter to the tenant’s address stated in this agreement. The date on which the item is submitted for postal delivery shall then be deemed to be the date of delivery.
VII. Further provisions
This agreement is drawn up in two counterparts, with each contracting party receiving one copy. This agreement becomes valid and effective on the date it is signed by the last contracting party. The parties to this agreement declare that this agreement has been drawn up in accordance with their true and free will, clearly, seriously and comprehensibly, and that it was not concluded under duress or on manifestly disadvantageous terms, as evidenced by their signatures below. Unless otherwise provided in this agreement, the legal relations arising from it shall be governed by the relevant provisions of the Civil Code and applicable generally binding regulations. This agreement may only be amended or supplemented by written addenda.
In …………… on ……………
Landlord ____________________________
Tenant ____________________________