Problems with switching apartments at short notice

Hi there. I'm thinking of moving to Poland for six months or so. If I decide to move on from my apartment, will there be a problem?

Is it true that the norm is to give three months' notice of intention to move? And if you move sooner, does that mean you're down a full 3 months' rent?

Is there normally an option to sublet the apartment to somebody else for the remainder of the agreed tenancy period?

As I have no current ties to any particular place, I'd like to have the freedom to move out if I have made no obligations and the mood takes me.

What are the typical solutions for people who move out of an apartment after only a few weeks there, for whatever reason?

I ask because, in Ireland, there's rarely a problem with it. You give 4 weeks notice, then you pick up your deposit (assuming the dwelling hasn't been harmed beyond normal wear and tear) and off you go.

i would imagine you will have no problems picking up short term accommodation in most places - gumtree will give you an idea of prices etc

If you absolutely MUST have a month only or only two weeks or 6 weeks--at your discretion, not the landlord's--you'd be better off choosing a weekly or holiday/vacation rental unit, hostel or B&B type guest inn.

But signing a lease contract and then bugging out whenever you want, won't work there. You will be pursued for the money.

And that could be disasterous for you, if you do not have a legal "stay visa", or other documentation/visa, allowing you to stay in the country for longer than 90 days.

And possibly may be bad for you, even if you DO have the proper documents.

i imagine the clues in the name...

I'm an EU citizen, so I hope that won't be a problem.

So do I have to expect to pay a premium if I want the option to "bug out"?

Can anyone confirm about the requirement to give 3 months' notice of intention to move? Is that really what's required?

DeeIrish,
Hi. I am an irish person living in poland. I am renting an apartment. I also have an apartment which i rent out. In both cases, the notice of moving from an apartment is one month. You agree to the terms when you sign the lease. The best thing to do is to state things upfront and only sign a lease with a landlord who accepts that. One other thing, make sure that there is not a minimum stay. Sometimes this can range from 6 - 12 months.

The one reason why landlords do not like short leases is because they have to pay an estate agent in order to rent out the apartment and if they have to do that twice in one year, then it can be costly.

Nevertheless, you will normally find someone who is wiling to go for a 6 month lease.
Happy hunting.

Dee irish,
i have just read your initial mail again and there is one important point you need to know....In poland, YOU have to pay an estate agent to find you a place. The landlord also has to pay his estate agent to rent out his place. The cost to you is normally .5 to a months rent. If you are going to be moving around this might get expensive for you. Not to mention full of hassle. Bookratts idea of staying in short term accomodation may be good until you find out where you want to lay your hat. These can range from service apartments right through to the good aul fashioned Hostel.

IF you use an agent to find you a place then indeed you have to pay - i have never used an agent - there are plenty of landlords advertising privately

I suppose the thing to do there is to get them to email you the rental agreement and get a local Pole to translate for you.

Any websites I should check out to scope landlords advertising privately?

Hi there, do you have any suggestions on where to look for private rental agreements as i am also thinking of moving to Poznan in the next 6 weeks. Is there any specific websites where i can look..

Many thanks

You could check krn.pl