Polish · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Housing in Polish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Polish words for housing are ustawa o ochronie praw lokatorów (Tenant Protection Act), sąd rejonowy (district court (handles tenancy disputes)) and zasada rynkowa najmu (market rent principle). The full Polish housing phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Polish vocabulary for housing, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Polish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key housing vocabulary
| Polish | English |
|---|---|
| ustawa o ochronie praw lokatorów | Tenant Protection Act |
| sąd rejonowy | district court (handles tenancy disputes) |
| zasada rynkowa najmu | market rent principle |
| trwałość stosunku najmu | security of tenure |
| podnajem | subletting |
| podwyżka czynszu | rent increase |
| obowiązek utrzymania | maintenance obligation |
| rachunek depozytowy | deposit account (separate) |
| eksmisja | eviction |
| komornik | court bailiff |
Example sentences
Mam prawo do trwałości stosunku najmu.
I have the right to security of tenure.
Sprawa trafiła do sądu rejonowego.
The case went to the district court.
Chcę podnajmować mieszkanie.
I want to sublet the apartment.
Właściciel zapowiedział podwyżkę czynszu.
The landlord announced a rent increase.
Naprawy obciążają właściciela.
Repairs are the landlord's responsibility.
Eksmisja wymaga wyroku sądu.
Eviction requires a court ruling.
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