contract law

Print “I just want to give it back!”“I don’t understand why they won’t take it – I don’t need it anymore.” At first glance, it sounds reasonable — if you no longer need something, you return it early.But from a legal standpoint, not every early return is valid or binding.The lender may have a legitimate […]

Print “Just borrow it — nothing will happen.”Famous last words that often end in disputes, broken items, and ruined friendships.Many people believe that if they borrow something for free, they have no real obligations.In fact, a borrower bears very specific legal responsibilities — and in some cases, it may cost more than if they had

Print “But we agreed on everything!”“We both signed the contract — how can the court say it’s invalid?” Many people think an invalid contract means only a missing signature.In reality, Czech law recognizes many cases where a loan-for-use agreement never legally comes into existence, even if both sides acted in good faith.Sometimes a single mistake

Print “We can lend it to them, we’re partners.”“No need to invoice it, it’s just for a few days.” It sounds friendly — but from a legal and tax perspective, it’s often a serious risk.A free loan of property between companies can amount to a taxable hidden benefit, a breach of accounting rules, or even

Print “We’re family, we don’t need a contract.”“Just borrow it, you’ll bring it back.” How many times have you said that — and regretted it later?Lending something to someone close feels natural. Yet, precisely where trust should protect the relationship, the biggest legal and emotional conflicts often arise.When something breaks, gets lost, or simply doesn’t

Print “I only lent it to you!”“No, you gave it to me!”Two simple sentences – yet they decide who owns the thing and who must return it.Many people believe that if they give someone something “just to use,” it’s clearly a loan.But the Czech Civil Code distinguishes between a loan for use, a loan, and

Print “Just borrow it for a bit…” — a sentence that sounds harmless until the borrowed thing is returned damaged, late, or not at all.A loan for use is one of the most common agreements — between friends, neighbours, or businesses — yet few people know how the law divides the rights and duties of

Print At first glance it looks simple — you lend something to a friend, they return it later, and that’s it.But in practice, informal loans often end in disappointment and disputes.A small inaccuracy in the agreement — a poorly described item, no return date, or silence about who bears the risk of damage — can

Print At first glance, lending something for free seems harmless – “you can borrow it, just return it later.”But in real life, such friendly loans often end in conflict.People forget to specify when the item should be returned, who covers repairs, or what happens if it gets damaged.A simple act of goodwill can easily turn