CZECH REPUBLIC Trends and Developments Contributed by: Matěj Manderla, Jan Wagner, Ivo Hartmann and Aleš Malach, Tenacta, advokátní kancelář, s.r.o.
Because of this intense pressure from the banks, “green leases” are now drafted as standard for all new office, retail and logistics projects. The subject matter of these green clauses is the mutual, binding co-operation of the landlord and the tenant to continu - ously minimise the carbon footprint of the building. Conclusion To summarise the current situation, the local real estate market in 2026 is highly professionalised and legally complex. The reforms already in effect, together with the currently proposed (ie, not yet enacted) amend - ment, point towards a potential structural recalibration of building regulation. Market participants will need to adapt to the single joint proceeding model and actively reassess the cat - egorisation of their projects to utilise available exemp - tions. At the same time, developers should closely monitor the legislative process and, if and once the proposed amendment is adopted, prepare for further centralisation – and make use of priority pathways (the new rules for mass housing) following the end of the transitional period.
The accompanying legal doctrines on economic feasi - bility, the fiction of utilities consent, standardised plan - ning agreements and streamlined judicial review indi - cate a clear policy direction towards expediting project delivery while maintaining proportionate safeguards. For foreign capital, the jurisdiction remains a stable and attractive investment environment. However, con - tinuous monitoring and agile compliance processes will be essential to navigate the transitional phases efficiently. In this environment, access to experienced local legal advice with a strong understanding of both the evolving regulatory framework and the underlying commercial practice remains an important factor in managing regulatory and transactional risks.
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