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•
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Guides and tips for tenants and landlords.
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William Wiklund•
Guider
Can the landlord demand rent in advance?
Yes, a landlord can demand rent in advance under Chapter 12, Section 19 of the Swedish Land Code. Learn what the rules are, the exception...
William Wiklund•
Hyresgäst
Can neighbours complain about noise – when does it become a legal disturbance?
Noise only qualifies as a legal disturbance when it risks harming health or disrupts the living environment more than what should reasona...
Philip Rönnmark•
Allmänt
Can the landlord charge separately for the parking space?
A landlord may charge separately for a parking space — but only if it is not part of the tenancy agreement for the flat. Here is how to w...
William Wiklund•
Guider
Can the landlord charge you for a new key if you lose yours?
If you lose the key to your rental flat, you normally pay for the new key and any lock change that is needed. Here is how far that respon...
William Wiklund•
Guider
Can the Landlord Ban Barbecuing on the Balcony?
In practice, a landlord can ban barbecuing on the balcony. Here is how house rules, fire safety and the limits set out in Chapter 12, Sec...
Philip Rönnmark•
Guider
Are You Allowed to Put Up an Awning on Your Balcony in a Rental Flat?
A fixed, screw-mounted awning requires the landlord's permission – a free-standing sunshade does not. Here is where the line is drawn und...
Philip Rönnmark•
Guider
Can the landlord demand that you remove your washing machine?
When you need the landlord's permission to install your own washing machine in a rental flat, what happens if you install one without it ...
Philip Rönnmark•
Hyresvärd
Can the landlord demand that the tenant change the curtains?
Curtains you have bought yourself are your own property – the landlord does not decide the colour or the style. But blinds, the building ...
Philip Rönnmark•
Hyresgäst
Does the landlord have to pay for repairing white goods?
Who pays to repair a fridge in a rental flat? Find out what applies when white goods break down, and when responsibility lies with the la...
William Wiklund•
Allmänt
Does the Landlord Have to Approve My Option in a Rent-to-Own Agreement?
Does a landlord have to agree to hyrköp (rent-to-own)? Learn what Lag (2026:843) says and what to consider before you sign a rent-to-own ...
William Wiklund•
Allmänt
Must a rent-to-own (hyrköp) agreement be in writing under Act (2026:843)?
Does a rent-to-own purchase of a home have to be in writing? We explain Lag (2026:843) (the Rent-to-Own Housing Act) and its requirements...
William Wiklund•