Czech and Slovak renters must provide detailed info as Airbnb use sparks complaints

In the Czech Republic, an analysis by the real‑estate platform Bezrealitky shows that landlords are increasingly selective, favouring applicants who can verify income, debt‑free status and previous rental references. Providing a full profile raises a tenant's chance of securing a lease about five‑fold; adding debt verification reaches a seven‑fold increase, and including a reference can boost success ten‑fold. On average, a rental ad receives around 30 interested parties nationwide and about 50 in Prague, with contracts now signed in roughly ten days (three days in the capital).

In Slovakia, short‑term rentals through platforms such as Airbnb are becoming more common in apartment blocks. While the law permits owners to rent out their homes as long as the property remains residential and does not excessively disturb neighbours, issues like noise, increased wear on shared areas, and misuse of elevators are rising. Neighbours can complain to the building manager, police, or municipal authorities, and building codes may be invoked if a flat functions more like a hotel. Owners cannot be outright banned from Airbnb, but stricter house rules and higher contributions to maintenance funds are often imposed to mitigate disturbances.