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When can your rent be increased after renovation?
Your landlord cannot automatically increase the rent simply because the property has been renovated. Learn about use value, negotiation a...
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What does an unfurnished two-bedroom flat cost in Malmö in 2026?
An unfurnished two-bedroom flat in Malmö costs 7,800–13,500 SEK in October 2026. See price ranges by district, furnishing surcharges and ...
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Guides
Can you deduct furniture purchases from tax when subletting?
Furniture purchases are included in the fixed deduction of 40,000 SEK when subletting privately — here's how the rules affect your tax in...
Philip Rönnmark•
Guides
How much tax can you save when letting out a property?
The standard deduction (schablonavdrag) for letting out a residential property is 40,000 SEK per property per year, plus 20 per cent of r...
William Wiklund•
Landlord
Can a landlord require a medical certificate before moving in?
No, a landlord cannot require a medical certificate or health certificate from you before you move in. This violates the Discrimination A...
Philip Rönnmark•
Tenant
Can you get your rent reduced if you live in a basement flat?
You can get your rent reduced if the basement lacks sufficient light, ventilation or has damp problems. The Rent Tribunal (Hyresnämnden) ...
William Wiklund•
General
Can you demand a rent reduction for poor ventilation?
As a tenant, you can demand a rent reduction if ventilation is poor and constitutes a material defect. The landlord must keep the flat in...
William Wiklund•
Guides
Can you deduct furniture purchases from rental income?
When can you deduct furniture against rental income – and when does the standard deduction cover all actual costs? Here's how the rules w...
Philip Rönnmark•
Guides
Can a landlord refuse a tenant for poor creditworthiness?
A landlord may refuse a tenant due to poor creditworthiness, but only if the credit check complies with GDPR and anti-discrimination law.
Philip Rönnmark•
Landlord
Can a landlord require an employment certificate from a tenant?
Yes, you can ask for an employment certificate before signing the contract — but not on an ongoing basis. Here's how to handle credit che...
William Wiklund•
Tenant
Can you terminate a rental contract without giving notice?
No, you cannot terminate a rental contract without following the notice period. A minimum of three months applies by law, and you may be ...
Philip Rönnmark•
General
Must a landlord repair rusty pipes in a wall?
Yes, a landlord must repair rusty pipes in a wall. Rusty pipes are a defect in the rental flat that the landlord is legally obliged to fi...
William Wiklund•