There is increased protection for the tenant in a lease of an apartment, as the tenant is traditionally considered the weaker party in the lease. Therefore, the Civil Code has so far expressly prohibited the tenancy agreement from containing contractual penalties. An amendment to this law effective from 1 July this year puts an end …
Electricity and gas are paid by consumers in advance, with the procedure for determining the amount of the advance payments determined by law. However, not all suppliers determine the amount of the advance payments correctly. So what number and amount of advances is right? And how can you defend yourself if you disagree with the …
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So-called energy scammers are using deceptive and aggressive practices to try to impose unfavourable energy supply contracts on people. Recently, there have been attempts from several quarters to stop their behaviour. These include proposals for legislation, initiatives by energy suppliers, and inspection activities by the Czech Trade Inspection Authority and the Energy Regulatory Office. Domestic …
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Everyone has the right to change electricity and gas suppliers. However, switching to another supplier does not always go smoothly. The change can be prevented by the current energy supply contract, but the process can also be complicated by the current supplier or by administrative and other errors. What to look out for? And what …
The reason landlords value fixed-term leases is that they can easily replace the tenant at the end of the agreed period. It can also be advantageous for the tenant to agree in advance to end the tenancy on a specific date. However, they should take into account that if they want to stay in the …
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The dTest Consumer Advisory Service has repeatedly dealt with complaints about poor quality internet connections and related questions about switching providers in recent months. Is your internet connection also bothering you? Do you experience frequent outages? Does it make working from home or distance learning difficult? Can’t enjoy your favourite series and video chats with …
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Today’s energy market offers dozens of suppliers to choose from, but in reality 2-3 big players dominate the market. Even so, it can be said that there are ways to get rid of at least part of this dependence. Alternative sources Let’s not look for any magic and sorcery in this, it’s very simple. A …
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Have you received a utility bill and wonder what you’ve been charged and how much you’re paying? Aside from the things you more or less can’t control, there are things you can easily influence. It’s a key part of your bill – your consumption. How do you regulate it without limiting it too much ? …
Many people long to live in their own. Investing in housing is usually worthwhile because you are not pouring your hard-earned money into the hands of landlords, but paying off your home, which will one day be fully yours and free of liabilities. But choosing the right mortgage is absolutely crucial. How do you go …