So what happens after you pay that money?
The last explanation: you are expected to do the renovation, that is why the rent is generally lower than for other flats of a similar size. However, you can`t demand the refund of the renovation costs if you decide to leave the flat.
Check sites with this wording: mieszkanie za odstępne.
E.g,.
regiodom.pl/portal/zakup-nieruchomosci/zakup-nieruchomosci-i-dokumenty/odstepne-za-mieszkanie-co-takiego-jak-wyglada-pr
kind of like poland right?
I see you suffer from some past mental injuries. Has Poland wronged you so much? hahahaha