Effective January 1, 2026, the Czech Civil Procedure Code introduces a new legal tool – the Eviction Order – designed to help landlords more quickly evict former tenants who continue to occupy a rented apartment or house after the lease has ended. However, to obtain such an order, landlords must comply with specific legal requirements and procedures.
First, the tenant who continues to use the property after the lease has ended must receive a written notice to vacate at least 14 days before filing a court application. The notice must be delivered to the tenant’s delivery address or last known address. Only if the tenant fails to respond may the landlord file for eviction and must include proof that the notice was sent. Without this, the court will not issue an eviction order. The landlord must also prove ownership of the property and that the tenancy has indeed terminated. No court proceedings concerning the validity of the termination may be ongoing.
The Eviction Order obliges the tenant to vacate the property within 15 days of receipt and to pay legal costs. Delivery must be made personally – except in cases of electronic delivery via a data box.
If the tenant believes the eviction is unjustified, they may file an objection within 15 days. If filed on time, the eviction order is automatically cancelled, and the court will hold a hearing. The tenant then has 30 days to explain why they disagree with the eviction.
Finally, the court may also issue an Eviction Order automatically, even when a standard eviction lawsuit is filed, and without hearing the tenant first.
However, it remains to be seen whether this will actually speed up proceedings, especially if tenants try to avoid receiving documents.
