r/warsaw

Hi,

basically I'm looking for advice on which areas/streets I should be looking at to rent an appartment. The office is at Rondo ONZ and I have be there couple times a week.

I'm mainly looking for:

-good connection to R ONZ/Aleje Jana Pawła

-good connection to central station (tram?)

-clean, modern neighourhood

-markets nearby since I dont own a car and dont want to travel for basic groceries

Money isnt my main concern. Just one person so no need for school/kindergartens nearby.

I assume best places are along the M2 line?

Looking for recommendations for a dentist on NFZ English speaking. I have severe bruxism from my molars i need removed luxmex charged me 2k per tooth any leads will be appreciated

I rented an apartment in Poland for several years. I recently moved out and I'm now in a dispute with my former landlord over the security deposit.

I'm deliberately changing some dates and amounts for privacy, but the basic situation is accurate.

The deposit was approximately 7,500 PLN.

I informed the landlord in advance that I was moving out. During the first few days of the month I removed all of my belongings, and a few days later I handed all apartment keys to an agent acting for the landlord. The landlord himself had told me to coordinate the handover with that agent.

After the keys were handed over, I no longer had access to the apartment.

There were some minor cleaning issues after the handover. I told the landlord I was willing to come back and clean/fix anything reasonable myself.

He refused.

He basically said he didn't trust us anymore and that cleaners had already been arranged. The keys were then apparently given to the cleaning company, so the landlord/agent/cleaners had control of the apartment while I had no way to enter it.

Several weeks later, the landlord told me he was withholding almost the entire deposit.

His reasoning is roughly:

• about 4,200 PLN for another full month of rent, because according to him the lease had not formally terminated yet;
• about 2,700 PLN for cleaning/repairs;
• almost nothing left from the deposit.

The lease does contain a written notice period, which is the part that concerns me.

However, what I don't understand is the landlord's position regarding that final month.

If I was supposedly still legally renting the apartment and therefore owed full rent, how could he:

• take back all of the keys;
• refuse to give me access;
• tell me I wasn't allowed back inside;
• give access to his own cleaners;
• exercise complete control over the apartment?

And regarding the cleaning charge: I explicitly offered to come back and clean reasonable remaining issues myself, but he refused access and hired cleaners anyway. He is now trying to make me pay for that.

I have written messages showing:

• advance discussion about moving out;
• the landlord directing me to his agent for the handover;
• arrangement/return of the keys;
• confirmation that all keys were returned;
• my request to return and finish cleaning;
• the landlord refusing access because cleaners were already arranged.

I also have the original lease, move-in documentation/photos, move-out photos and the landlord's written calculation of the deductions (no receipts).

My questions:

1. Under Polish law, can the landlord still claim a full month's rent after accepting all keys and then refusing the tenant any further access?
2. Could accepting the keys through his authorized agent and subsequently taking exclusive control of the apartment be evidence that the landlord accepted an earlier termination/surrender by conduct, despite the notice clause?
3. Can he reasonably charge me for professional cleaning after I offered to clean the remaining issues myself and he specifically refused to let me back into the apartment?
4. How much documentation does a landlord normally need to justify deductions for alleged cleaning/damage — invoices, before/after photos, itemized costs, etc.?
5. If he refuses to return the deposit, is the normal next step in Poland a przedsądowe wezwanie do zapłaty followed by a civil claim?
6. For anyone who has actually taken a landlord to court in Poland over a deposit: was it financially worth doing for an amount in the several-thousand-PLN range?

I'm particularly interested in answers from Polish lawyers, landlords/tenants who have dealt with a similar dispute, or anyone who has actually gone through the Polish civil court process.

Just trying to understand whether his position is legally reasonable and whether pursuing the deposit is worth it.

Yesterday i drove past a collision scene on puławska by europlex at around 1700 and then i drove past it again 8 hrs later and the cars were still there. No tow trucks available? Whats the deal?

I have discovered North Indian food recently and been hooked ever since. I would love to see if my cooking resembles original stuff at all. What are the best places in default city and nearby area that you could recommend?

Hej, od października wybieram się na studia na SGH, więc będą to studia ekonomiczne, dlatego mam pytanie najlepiej do absolwentów bądź osób uczących się tam, jaki laptop najlepiej wybrać? Nie ukrywam, że najbardziej chciałabym maca, bo mam już iphona i ipada i poprostu lubię ten system, na dodatek konfiguracja tych wszystkich urządzeń byłaby łatwiejsza. Boję się jednak, że będzie to zły wybór i będę jednak potrzebować windowsa i programy typu excel nie będą działały tam wystarczająco dobrze. Chcę żeby laptop był lekki i wygodny w przenoszeniu, tak aby móc też na nim robić np. notatki. Co najlepiej wybrać w tym przypadku? Czy laptop z windowsem serio jest lepszy? I na czym pracuje większość osób tam?

Hi everyone! I'm currently grinding the 9-5 corporate life and looking to pick up some extra income on the side. I'm open to suggestions, but I'm specifically interested in gigs where I can commit just a few hours at a time and get paid flexibly—nothing like courier work though. Any recommendations on where to sign up?

Hi All,

We are planning a vacation with some friends to Warsaw. We will stay for four days and would love to see some of the local culture (and kitchen). We love board games, live music, some drinks, and to just get lost in the city.

The plan for now is to have a place to say close to the old centrum so it is easy to walk around. maybe do a cooking course, see some museum, go to live music bars and paradox cafe.

The question:

What is your golden tip that we cant find online, or the place we can't miss?

I’m currently visiting Warsaw and would love to buy some traditional Polish ceramics as a souvenir, especially something in the classic Bolesławiec style.

I’m not looking for anything super fancy or collectible . Maybe a mug, small bowl, or plate, ideally for around €25 or less.

Are there any shops, markets, outlets, or other places in Warsaw where tourists can find traditional Polish pottery without paying inflated tourist prices? I’d really appreciate any recommendations!

Hi, I'm thinking of moving to Warsaw. I have a job paying ~10.000zl after taxes. I’m planning to choose the Mokotów district, somewhere not too far from Konstruktorska Street or Westfield Mokotów. There’s an office in that area for a company that offers relocation assistance. After reading this thread, I’m a little confused - some people say 6,000–8,000 is enough per person, while others say even 10,000 would barely be enough. Which is true?) As far as I understand, can I rent in the area I want for 4,000–5,000, or should I consider a location further away since I have the option of taking the metro or public transportation?

From what I know, I don’t have to go to the office every day, so I can choose something farther away at a reasonable price (or the same price but with better conditions).

I’m living alone, don’t have any pets, and don’t plan on partying hard at clubs.

Hello I will be in Warsaw from the morning of the 26th to the morning of the 27th. I am a solo traveller and looking to staying in a hostel.

What are some of the best recommendations for (cheap)food, Hostels to stay in and just anything else i should take into account?

Thanks !!

Hi! I’m doing a short anonymous survey as part of my master’s studies. It’s for people living in Poland who originally come from another country. The survey takes about 10–15 minutes, and participation would help a lot. Link in the comment box.

Thank you!

I am not Polish, but my friend in Warsaw was telling me something about her life which I found super bizarre. I want to better understand exactly what has happened, because the whole thing seems insane to me.

My friend (let's call her "A") lives in Warsaw and she have a sort of criminal relative (let's call him "B") who was abroad for many years but he has recently returned to Warsaw.

On a weekly basis, B will show up to A's apartment block and try to kick/punch the entrance door while screaming at the building. On some other days, B may harass A's parents while they are shopping at the local Biedronka.

During the first incident, police were called. The police car rolled up on the street, saw B, then drove away quietly. On subsequent calls, the police call taker declined to send officers (making various reasons why they cannot do anything). As a result, A has given up on calling the police and has to deal with weekly harassment from B.

I was further surprised to learn that, in the past, officers used to sometimes knock on the door to ask A's family if they have seen B because they are looking for him. This would occur every couple of years. At the time of these questions, B was probably living in the UK. So... I don't understand why B was a person of interest but now he's suddenly of zero importance.

I have some questions:
[1] Is it possible A is now on a blacklist and as a result will never receive police help?
[2] Is there some kind of ombudsman's office either at Warsaw City Hall or with the Police Department that handles cases like these?

This will be my first time having surgery on NFZ. Will they give me crutches/walker to take home after surgery or do I have to buy these before? If it's the latter, any recs for places to purchase? TIA:).

Hi all.

Will be in Warsaw in Oct for a week and looking for recommendations for army surplus stores and generally points of interest for military history.

Thanks