Tenant
What happens if I don't pay my rent on time?
If you don't pay your rent on time, your landlord can terminate your rental agreement. Learn about the process, your rights, and what you...
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Articles
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General
How the Private Housing Rental Act 2026:772 affects your rent
The Private Housing Rental Act (2026:772) sets clear rules for how rent is determined, requiring it to be fixed at a specific amount and ...
Philip Rönnmark•
Guides
Can You Deduct Your Electricity Bill from the Rent When Subletting?
No, you cannot deduct your electricity bill from the rent when subletting. Learn the rules for electricity in subletting contracts and wh...
William Wiklund•
Guides
Can you charge a higher deposit for furnished lettings?
Yes, you can charge a higher deposit for a furnished let, but it must be reasonable. Learn the rules and what the law says.
Philip Rönnmark•
Tenant
Can I get my rent back if the heating is switched off?
Yes, you can get your rent back if the heating is switched off through a rent reduction. Read about the rules in Chapter 12, Section 11 o...
William Wiklund•
Landlord
Can I sublet my flat to a colleague?
Yes, you can sublet your flat to a colleague, but you need the landlord's approval and must follow the Private Housing Act (2026:772). Le...
William Wiklund•
Guides
Can the landlord raise the rent mid-contract?
No, the landlord cannot raise the rent mid-contract. Here are the rules for fixed-term contracts, indefinite contracts and subletting – a...
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Hyresvärd
Can I add an extra tenant to my contract?
Yes, you can add an extra tenant, but the landlord must approve it. Read about the rules, the difference from subletting, and how to proc...
Philip Rönnmark•
Hyresvärd
Can a landlord end a subletting contract early?
A landlord cannot end a subletting contract early without a valid reason. Learn about the rules, your rights, and what to do if you recei...
Philip Rönnmark•
Allmänt
What are market rents?
Sweden does not have market rents; rent is set according to the utility-value system. We clarify the concepts, the figures, and the polit...
William Wiklund•
Hyresgäst
Can my neighbour demand that I bring my shoes in from the stairwell?
The answer is no. We explain why shoes in the stairwell are considered a fire hazard and what the law says about your obligation to keep ...
Philip Rönnmark•
Allmänt
Must the landlord pay for my permanent fixture purchases?
Are you entitled to compensation for permanent fixtures in a rental flat? Read about the rules regarding improvements, approvals, and leg...
William Wiklund•