Payment schedule (předpis plateb)

What makes up the monthly amount

The schedule should list the individual items, their total, the period of validity, the account and how the payment should be referenced. For services, it must be clear whether you are paying advances that will be settled later or an agreed flat fee. A tenant with a separate electricity contract may pay the supplier directly, outside this schedule.

To illustrate: rent of 22,000 Kč plus advances of 3,500 Kč means a monthly payment of 25,500 Kč. That doesn't mean the actual annual consumption of services will match the advances exactly. Any difference will show up in the annual settlement.

A new schedule needs a reason

Rent increases are governed by the contract and the law, while changes to service advances follow their own rules. Under § 4 of Act No. 67/2013 Coll., a mid-year change must be justified and notified in writing. It can apply no earlier than the first day of the month following delivery of the notice. Simply rewriting the total without explanation isn't enough.

The breakdown you receive from the owners' association (SVJ) as an owner is not automatically a schedule for your tenant. Contributions to building management or inspection costs are not automatically the tenant's service advances. If an item is unclear, ask what it is for and request supporting documents.

Check your standing order too

After a legitimate change, update both the amount and the effective date. Keep the original and the new schedule so you can trace payments later. If someone notifies you of a new bank account, verify the change through a contact you already know. Don't just reply to the incoming message.