Utility billing · 12 min
How to bill tenants for services correctly?
The complete guide to billing services for landlords. Learn how to correctly calculate and divide the costs of utilities, water and other services between tenants.
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Utility billing
14 articles
Utility billing · 10 min
What must the bill of services contain according to the law?
Overview of all legal requirements for service billing. Find out what must not be missing from your bill to avoid problems with tenants.
Utility billing · 8 min
What is the difference between utility bills and rent?
Explaining the difference between rent and service deposits. Find out what belongs where and how to properly set up payments with tenants.
Meters and water meters
5 articles
Meters and water meters · 12 min
How to Read Meters Correctly: A Complete Guide for Landlords
Practical instructions for reading water, heat and electricity meters. When to subtract, how to record, what mistakes not to make and how to automate the whole process.
Meters and water meters · 10 min
Replacing the water meter in the apartment: When is it mandatory, who pays for it and how to do it
A complete guide to replacing residential water meters. Tenancy periods, legislation, exchange procedure, costs and tips for landlords.
Meters and water meters · 11 min
Remote meter readings: How does smart metering work and is it worth it?
Guide to remote readings of water meters and heat meters. Technology, costs, benefits and instructions on how to automate consumption records.
HOA and building management
6 articles
HOA and building management · 13 min
How to start an SVJ: The complete step-by-step guide
A practical guide to establishing a community of unit owners. When is SVJ mandatory, what documents do you need and how to the first meeting.
HOA and building management · 11 min
Duties of the SVJ Committee: What you must do and what you are responsible for
An overview of the legal obligations of members of the SVJ committee. Responsibility, powers, common mistakes and how to avoid them.
HOA and building management · 9 min
Voting per rollam in SVJ: How to make the right decision outside the meeting
Complete instructions for written voting of owners in SVJ. When to use it, what are the requirements and how to avoid invalidity.
CRM and real estate agents
5 articles
CRM and real estate agents · 12 min
How to choose a CRM for a real estate agency: The complete guide
What to focus on when choosing a CRM system for real estate agents. Key features, solution comparison and practical tips.
CRM and real estate agents · 10 min
Lead management for real estate agents: How not to lose any interested parties
A practical guide to managing leads in real estate. How to collect them, qualify them, track them and turn them into closed deals.
CRM and real estate agents · 9 min
Automation in the real estate office: Save hours of work per day
Which processes to automate in the real estate office. Emails, follow-ups, reports and more - a practical guide for brokers.
Airbnb and short-term rentals
1 article
Airbnb and short-term rentals · 11 min
How to rent an apartment through Airbnb legally in 2026
The complete guide to short-term rentals on Airbnb. Legal requirements, taxes, SVJ permits, insurance and practical tips for success.
Contracts and administration
11 articles
Contracts and administration · 17 min
How to write a tenancy agreement: Complete template and instructions
A practical guide to creating a rental agreement. What it must contain, how to avoid mistakes and a downloadable pattern.
Contracts and administration · 9 min
Transfer protocol for the apartment: Sample and practical instructions
How to properly create a handover protocol. What it must contain, how to document the condition of the apartment and a downloadable template.
Contracts and administration · 11 min
Termination of an apartment lease: Rules, deadlines and patterns
The Complete Guide to Terminating a Lease. When can the landlord, when the tenant, and what are the legal deadlines.
Property management and reporting
14 articles
Property management and reporting · 11 min
How to Track Property Profitability: Key Metrics for Landlords
A practical guide to measuring the profitability of investment properties. ROI, cash flow, cap rate and other metrics explained.
Property management and reporting · 10 min
How to manage multiple rental properties: Organization and efficiency
A practical guide to managing your rental portfolio. How to manage multiple properties without the chaos and stress.
Property management and reporting · 9 min
How to increase the rent: Legally correct and without conflicts
A practical guide to raising the rent. Statutory limits, inflation clause, communication with tenants and sample notices.
Guides and how-tos
24 articles
Guides and how-tos · 14 min
Property rental taxes: The complete guide for 2025
A complete guide to the taxation of rental income in the Czech Republic. Tax rates, fixed expenses, deadlines, forms and the most common mistakes of landlords.
Guides and how-tos · 11 min
Rental deposit: Complete rules for landlords and tenants
Everything about the deposit when renting real estate in the Czech Republic. Legal Limits, Proper Handling, Returns, Deductions and Dispute Resolution. Practical examples and patterns.
Guides and how-tos · 10 min
Property insurance for landlords: What to insure and how to save
Landlord's Guide to Property Insurance. Types of insurance, what is covered, typical costs, how to choose an insurance company and how to handle insurance claims.
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