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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•
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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•
Guides
Can you deduct furnishings from rent when letting?
No, you cannot deduct furnishings from rent when letting a property. Furnishings are the landlord's property and affect the rent level, b...
William Wiklund•
Guides
What counts as a furnished flat for higher rent?
A furnished flat is a rental flat where the landlord provides furniture and fittings as part of the rental agreement. The definition is d...
Philip Rönnmark•