Shared Apartment with Individual Contracts
Land Code Ch. 12 (regular rental law rules apply per individual)
What does it mean?
Kompiskontrakt (buddy contracts) is a relatively new housing form where two or more people share an apartment but each person has their own individual lease directly with the landlord. Unlike being a lodger or sharing a joint contract, kompiskontrakt gives each resident their own legal protection including individual tenant protection.
This housing form has emerged as a response to housing shortages and high rents in major cities. Several large landlords such as Stena Fastigheter, Wallenstam, and municipal housing companies now offer kompiskontrakt. Typically it's a large apartment (3–4 rooms) shared by two people who are not a couple. Each person pays their share of rent directly to the landlord. If one person moves out, the other's contract is not affected — the landlord finds a new co-resident.
Key Points
- Individual leases for each resident in a shared apartment
- Own tenant protection per person — stronger than a joint contract
- Emerging as response to housing shortages and high rents
- Offered by several major landlords: Stena, Wallenstam, municipal companies
- If one person moves out, the other's contract is unaffected
Practical Tip
Kompiskontrakt is an excellent option if you want to live more affordably with your own legal protection. Ask landlords specifically about kompiskontrakt and search on Bofrid. Discuss household rules with your co-resident before signing.
Legal Basis: Land Code Ch. 12 (regular rental law rules apply per individual)