| You are... | What the reform means |
|---|---|
| A private landlord | Clearer rules and more freedom of contract when renting out up to two homes. |
| A bostadsrätt owner | Easier to sublet for longer periods. |
| A tenant | Continued protection against unreasonable rents — but a more fluid market. |
| A company | Better options to arrange staff housing via block leasing. |
On 1 July 2026, one of the biggest changes to the Swedish rental market in years takes effect. The Riksdag has passed the bill A more flexible rental market (prop. 2025/26:187), and the reform affects both landlords and anyone looking for a home. At Bofrid, here is what actually changes — and what it means in practice.
Quick summary
- A brand-new private rental act (privatuthyrningslag) for private individuals renting out up to two homes.
- Freer rent-setting with freedom of contract, but continued protection against unreasonable rents.
- Expanded ability to sublet a bostadsrätt (tenant-owned apartment) — previous rentals weigh less.
- Modernized rules for block leasing, company housing and shared housing (co-living).
- Everything applies from 1 July 2026.
A new private rental act
The new private rental act applies when a private individual rents out at most two residential units that are not part of their own home. The goal is a clearer, more accessible framework — today's rules have long been seen as complex and hard to interpret.
In short, the law introduces freedom of contract around the rent, while the tenant keeps protection against unreasonable rents. Landlords get more room to agree on terms, but cannot set an arbitrary rent.
