Knowledge Bank
Understand your rights and obligations in the Swedish rental market. Here we explain the terms, laws, and systems that affect you as a tenant or landlord.
Laws & Rights(5)
The tenant's statutory right to remain. Protects against eviction without valid grounds under the Land Code Ch. 12.
Rent regulation where levels are set through negotiation based on the apartment's utility value — location, size, standard, and amenities.
Renting out your apartment second-hand. Requires approval from landlord or housing association — otherwise you risk eviction.
Land Code Chapter 12 — the law governing all rental relationships in Sweden. Covers termination, tenant protection, rent increases, and maintenance.
Government authority that mediates and decides disputes about rent, termination, and subletting. Free of charge for both parties.
Housing Types(2)
Housing where you pay rent without ownership. Provides strong tenant protection and regulated rent through the utility value system.
Cooperative housing where you own a share in the association. You pay a monthly fee and can sell your share on the open market.