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...
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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•
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•