New 30-Year Commercial Leases

From 1 January 2009, businesses can enter into leases for fixed

terms of up to 30 years.

This change to the Civil Code, which has now been signed by the

President, will enable businesses to conclude leases for fixed

terms exceeding 10 years.

Previously, fixed term leases of more than 10 years were treated

as being for an indefinite period once the initial 10-year period

had elapsed. Landlords wishing to grant leasehold terms of more

than 10 years had to execute "extension options" or grant

a series of consecutive leases, each to a different party within

the same group.

This practice is now likely to cease with the introduction of

the 30-year maximum term.

Law: amendment to the Polish Civil Code

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