Move-Out Address for Occasional Tenancy — How to Get One?

Move-Out Address — What Does It Mean in Practice?

When signing an occasional tenancy agreement in Poland, you must indicate an address where you will move when the agreement ends. This is the so-called move-out address — in the language of the law called "indication of premises in which the tenant will be able to reside in the event of enforcement of the obligation to vacate the premises" (Article 19a(2)(2) of the Act on the Protection of Tenants' Rights).

In practice, this means you need someone — family, friends, or a company offering such a service — who agrees to "lend" their address for the purposes of the agreement. This person must sign a written declaration consenting to your residence if the tenancy ends.

The move-out address requirement is one of three mandatory elements of occasional tenancy, alongside the declaration of submission to enforcement (notarial deed) and the tenancy agreement itself. Without it, the agreement will not have the character of occasional tenancy.

Why Is the Move-Out Address So Important?

The move-out address plays a crucial role in the mechanism of occasional tenancy:

For the Landlord:

• Guarantee of recovering the premises — the bailiff has an exact address where they can relocate the tenant and their belongings in case of eviction
• No social housing problem — in regular tenancy, the municipality must provide social housing, which can take years. In occasional tenancy, this problem does not exist
• No winter protection period — eviction is possible at any time of year because the tenant has somewhere to move
• Fast procedure — the entire process from the demand to vacate through eviction takes weeks instead of months

For the Tenant:

• Clear terms — you know exactly what your obligations are after the agreement ends
• Building trust — indicating an address shows the landlord you are a responsible tenant
• Access to better offers — many property owners rent apartments exclusively under occasional tenancy terms. Without a move-out address, you lose access to these listings

An increasing number of landlords in major cities require occasional tenancy agreements — it is becoming the standard on the rental market in Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, Gdansk, and Szczecin. Without a move-out address, you may have difficulty finding an attractive apartment.

Problem: I Don't Have a Move-Out Address

The lack of a move-out address is one of the most common problems on the Polish rental market. From our experience, it affects as many as 30-40% of potential tenants. Who most often faces this problem?

• People from other cities — you moved to a new city for work or studies and have no family there. Your parents live in another voivodeship — their address is technically usable, but they may not always want to get involved in the formalities
• Foreigners — you live and work in Poland, but your family is abroad. An address in another country is not accepted — the law requires premises on Polish territory
• Young people — you are just starting independent life, have never owned your own apartment, and your parents rent and are not property owners themselves
• People after divorce or separation — you lost the right to your previous premises and have no alternative
• People with difficult family situations — not everyone has close relatives who can or want to help with the formalities
• International students — you are studying in Poland but have no contacts outside the university

The lack of a move-out address does not mean, however, that you cannot rent an apartment under occasional tenancy terms. There is a legal and proven solution.

Solution: Professional Address Provision Service

Our company specializes in providing addresses for occasional tenancy agreements. We help hundreds of tenants across Poland — both Polish citizens and foreigners. Here is how it works step by step:

1. You contact us — by phone, email, or through the form on our website. We serve clients in Polish, English, Ukrainian, and Russian
2. You provide basic details — we need your name, surname, and PESEL number (or passport details) to prepare the documents
3. We prepare the declaration — we draw up an official declaration from the alternative premises owner consenting to residence. The document contains all elements required by the Act
4. You receive a complete set of documents — ready to attach to the occasional tenancy agreement. We send documents electronically (scan) for immediate use, with originals by post

The entire process usually takes 1-2 business days. In urgent cases, same-day processing within a few hours is possible.

Is Address Provision Legal?

Yes, providing an address for an occasional tenancy agreement is fully legal. The Act on the Protection of Tenants' Rights only requires:

• Indication of a residential premises on the territory of Poland
• Written consent of the premises owner for the tenant's residence

The Act does not specify that the alternative premises must belong to the tenant's family, does not require kinship, and does not require any relationship between the tenant and the owner of the alternative premises. The owner can be any natural or legal person who gives consent.

Our service is accepted by notaries and landlords throughout Poland. Our address in Szczecin is a fully legitimate residential premises address to which we hold legal title.

How Much Does the Address Provision Service Cost?

The cost of the service is a one-time fee that includes:

• Provision of the address for inclusion in the occasional tenancy agreement
• Declaration of the alternative premises owner with all required elements
• Support in case of questions from the notary or landlord

You can find the detailed price list on our website in the "For Tenants" section. The cost of the service is many times lower than the risk of losing the opportunity to conclude an occasional tenancy agreement — and consequently losing the chance to rent your dream apartment.

What If I Change the Alternative Address During the Tenancy?

If for any reason you lose the ability to reside at the indicated address during the tenancy, you have 21 days to indicate a new address and deliver a new owner's declaration. You do not need to visit the notary again for this — a written statement is sufficient.

If you fail to indicate a new address within the deadline, the landlord has the right to terminate the agreement. That is why it is worth having certainty that the indicated address will be available for the entire rental period — our service guarantees such stability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I actually have to move there after the tenancy ends?

No. The alternative address serves primarily as a destination for potential bailiff enforcement. After the agreement ends, you can live at any other address — the alternative address is only needed in the situation where you refuse to voluntarily leave the rented premises.

Can the landlord check if the address is "real"?

The landlord has the right to request confirmation that the owner of the alternative premises has legal title to the property. Our declaration meets all formal requirements and is accepted by landlords throughout Poland.

Is an address in a different city accepted?

Yes. The Act does not require the alternative premises to be in the same city as the rented apartment. Our address in Szczecin is accepted regardless of which city you are renting in.

Summary

The lack of a move-out address does not have to be an obstacle to concluding an occasional tenancy agreement. Thanks to our professional address provision service, you can quickly, legally, and hassle-free meet the legal requirements. Contact us today — we will help you rent your dream apartment under the safe terms of occasional tenancy.