Aleksandra Szczepińska | In Principle

In the face of the elements and their destructive impact, the priority is quick reconstruction and renovation of structures. Thus an act was introduced into the Polish legal system in 2001 allowing such work to be carried out in a simplified manner. It is likely that persons affected by the September 2024 floods in southwestern Poland will soon be able to take advantage of these provisions.

Approval of the master plan for Warsaw Chopin Airport in July 2023 has paralysed real estate development in the city. Why? And is there a cure?

The choice of a fee model is a key element of any contract for construction works. In market practice, several mechanisms are in place for determining the payment method, each of which has its advantages and disadvantages. The chosen fee model should correspond to the specifics and scope of work and take into account the interests of both parties to the contract.

In recent years, there has been a notable revival in the residential lease market in Poland, and thus an increase in the interest in lease property investments also among foreign investors in the private rented sector (PRS). In response, the Polish parliament has introduced a number of new provisions on lease agreements. One such change was the introduction in 2017 of the institutional lease agreement, which is designed specifically for use by businesses letting residential premises in the private rented sector.

More and more residential tenants recognise the advantages of institutional leasing over renting from private individuals, due to the security and stability of the lease relationship, the attractive standard of the units offered, and the package of property management services. The question is what type of agreement to conclude in such a lease relationship.

As of 29 June 2022, the rights and obligations under three types of decisions issued under the Public Roads Act can be transferred to another entity. These are decisions permitting the location or reconstruction of an exit from a public road; placement of devices and advertising in a right of way; or occupation of a right of way for purposes not related to construction, reconstruction, repair, maintenance or protection of roads.

One of the new features of the new Developers Act is comprehensive regulation of the reservation agreement, so far not governed by separate provisions. It is worth thoroughly analysing the shape the drafters decided to give to this type of agreement when introducing it officially into the Polish legal system.