Practice Renting an Apartment in Czech
Renting an apartment in a Czech-speaking country combines tour-and-pitch conversation with the legal-document register — and the words you need to negotiate confidently are very different from textbook Czech. This scenario walks through visiting an apartment, asking the right questions about utilities and contracts, negotiating the deposit, and signing the lease. You'll practise the formal register for landlord conversations, the vocabulary for fittings and amenities, and the polite-but-firm language for raising concerns about the price or the condition.
Sample Czech conversation
Dobrý den! Vítejte na prohlídce. Jsem pronajímatel. Hledáte byt už dlouho?
Hello! Welcome to the viewing. I'm the landlord. Have you been looking for an apartment for long?Právě jsem začal/a hledat. Toto je první místo, které jsem navštívil/a.
I just started looking. This is the first place I've visited.Ukážu vám to! Toto je obývací pokoj — má hodně přirozeného světla. Kuchyně je tudy. Co si myslíte?
Let me show you around! This is the living room — it gets a lot of natural light. The kitchen is through here. What do you think?Zbožňuji to přirozené světlo! Obývací pokoj je velmi prostorný.
I love the natural light! The living room is very spacious.Kuchyně byla renovována minulý rok. Patří k ní lednice, trouba a myčka. Vše zahrnuto v nájmu.
The kitchen was renovated last year. It comes with a fridge, oven, and dishwasher. All included in the rent.To je opravdu pěkná kuchyně! Líbí se mi, že spotřebiče jsou zahrnuty.
That's a really nice kitchen! I love that the appliances are included.
What you'll learn
- Tour an apartment and ask the key questions
- Understand monthly rent vs deposits vs utilities
- Negotiate the price and lease terms politely
- Read and discuss a Czech-language rental contract
- Set up utilities and arrange the move-in date
Frequently asked questions
What questions should I ask when viewing an apartment in Czech?
Ask about utilities, internet, building rules, and what's included. The scenario rehearses the standard questions.
How is the deposit handled in Czech-speaking rental markets?
It varies widely — typically 1–3 months' rent. The scenario teaches the question 'How is the deposit handled?'.
Can I negotiate rent in Czech?
Often yes, especially for longer leases. The scenario rehearses 'Would you consider X?' as a soft opener.
What's the Czech for 'utilities included'?
A specific phrase — included in the vocabulary list — that decides whether the headline rent matches your actual cost.