Is a lease takeover legal in Poland?

Yes. A lease takeover (cesja najmu) is a standard legal instrument under Polish civil law. It requires the consent of all parties: the current tenant, the new tenant, and the landlord. Passflat helps you find the match — the legal transfer is between you and the landlord.

What exactly is a lease takeover?

A lease takeover is an amendment to an existing lease agreement where the current tenant transfers their rights and obligations to a new tenant. The terms of the original agreement (rent, period, etc.) typically remain unchanged. The landlord must consent.

Do I need the landlord's consent?

Yes. The landlord must agree to the lease transfer. Most landlords agree because they gain a reliable tenant and avoid vacancy. It's in everyone's interest.

How much does Passflat cost?

You get 2 free active listings. Additional listings require a one-time payment. Optional promoted listings (for better visibility) start at 39 PLN. Cost reports are free if you contribute your own data, or you can buy time-limited access.

Is Passflat available outside Warsaw?

We're starting with Warsaw, but the platform is designed for multi-city expansion. Kraków, Wrocław, and other European cities are on our roadmap.

How Passflat Works

Looking for a new apartment or want to pass on your lease? Here's how it works, step by step.

Find a new apartment — with real costs, no surprises

Browse verified listings

Browse listings for lease takeover apartments in Warsaw with full cost breakdown — rent, admin fees, and real utility costs.

Filter and explore

Narrow your search by district, price range, number of rooms, and move-in date. Browse listings on an interactive map.

Contact the current tenant

Send a message directly through the interest form. Ask questions, schedule viewings — no middlemen.

Agree on terms

When you find the right place, agree on the handover and sign a lease assignment (cesja) with the landlord.

Move in

Complete the handover — no deposit lost, no agency fees. Start your new chapter.

Need the paperwork?

Lease assignment (cesja umowy najmu)

Tripartite agreement to transfer a lease to a new tenant, with the landlord's consent.

Base template — requires legal review

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PDF is an informational translation (the Polish version is binding). The editable DOCX is in Polish.

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