Mgr. ANNA VEJMELKOVÁ, advokát

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Free Template vs. Lawyer-Made Contract: What’s the Risk?

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Tomáš downloaded a free real estate sale agreement online. It looked fine, so he signed. Months later, the seller claimed rent for the time between signing and official handover – the contract wording was unclear.

What seemed like a cost-saving move turned into unexpected legal trouble. A contract made by a lawyer could have prevented it entirely.

🔵 Why People Use Free Templates

  • To save money

  • They think the deal is simple

  • Templates are easy to find

But:

🛑 A generic form can’t cover a specific legal situation.


🟡 The Hidden Dangers of Free Templates

1. 📄 Missing key clauses

  • No terms about deadlines, payments, handovers

  • Gift contracts missing revocation clauses

  • Rental agreements without details on services or repairs

2. ⚖️ Legally invalid or outdated

  • Invalid arbitration clauses

  • Excessive penalties

  • Clauses conflicting with Czech law

3. 🧾 Not tailored to your situation

  • Every deal is different. Templates can’t reflect specific risks, goals or relationships.

4. ❓ Unreliable source

  • You don’t know who wrote it

  • No accountability

  • No guarantee it’s still valid


🔵 What You Get With a Lawyer

✅ A custom contract is:

  • Clear and easy to understand

  • Legally correct and up-to-date

  • Written for your exact situation

  • Designed to protect your rights, not just look formal


🟡 What Does It Cost?

ServiceFrom (excl. VAT)
Review of downloaded templateFrom CZK 2,500
Full custom contractFrom CZK 4,000
Editing + legal consultationFrom CZK 3,500

🧾 You’ll always get a clear quote before any work begins.


🟣 When to Avoid Templates

  • High-value property or large sums

  • Business contracts (freelance, B2B)

  • When trust is low or terms are complex

  • When the contract will be reused

  • If you need more than just a document — you need legal protection

Templates are generic. You’re not.
📩 Let me review your document or create one that truly fits your needs. Fast response and fair pricing – always.

Contact a legal professional – I specialize in contract law.
Learn more here.

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