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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•
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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•
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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•
Guider
What does the Private Rental Act (2026:772) mean for lodgers?
The Private Rental Act (2026:772) applies to lodgers when you rent out a room in a home you own – but not if you are renting the flat you...
Philip Rönnmark•
Hyresvärd
What happens to VAT on rentals following the new SOU 2026:27 report?
How are you affected by the SOU 2026:27 inquiry regarding VAT on property rentals? We review the rules for private rentals and commercial...
Philip Rönnmark•
Hyresvärd
Must the landlord approve rent-to-own according to the new Act 2026:843?
Must the landlord approve rent-to-own (hyrköp) according to the new Act 2026:843? We review the conditions and requirements for rent-to-o...
William Wiklund•