For foreign owners of Czech property

Your Czech house has legal obligations. Nobody tells you which.

Chimney checks, gas, electrical inspections, lightning protection, energy certificates — Czech rules are scattered across decrees and technical standards, almost none of it in English. Miss one and your insurer may refuse to pay.

We keep it in plain English. Same Czech law, no jargon.

See what applies to my house

Free, no sign-up, takes about a minute.

Why this is harder if you are not Czech

The rules are not in one placeObligations sit in separate decrees, government regulations and ČSN technical standards — and they differ for houses, flats and rented property.

Almost nothing is in EnglishOfficial sources are Czech-only. Even fluent speakers struggle with terms like spalinová cesta or revize.

Tradespeople rarely speak EnglishThe chimney sweep or inspector who turns up will hand you a Czech report. Knowing what it is for matters.

Insurance is where it hurtsInsurers ask for inspection reports after a fire or water damage. No report can mean a reduced payout or none at all.

An English guide is on the way

We are building an app that tracks these deadlines for you and keeps your documents in one place. Leave your email and we will tell you when the English version is ready.

Our full written guide currently exists in Czech only. An English edition is planned.

This site provides general information about Czech rules as of 2026, not legal advice. Requirements depend on your specific property and can change. For anything binding, consult a qualified professional.