What does it mean?
A disturbance report (störanmälan) is a formal notification to the landlord about disturbances from neighbors — noise, parties, shouting, music, odors, or other activities affecting your living environment. The landlord is obligated to act and can warn the disruptive neighbor, who in repeated cases risks termination of their lease.
The process usually begins with you reporting the disturbance in writing to the landlord. The landlord investigates and can issue a warning to the disruptive tenant. For repeated disturbances, the landlord can terminate the lease based on disturbance grounds in the Land Code. Document disturbances carefully with date, time, and description — this strengthens your case.
Key Points
- Report disturbances in writing to the landlord
- The landlord is obligated to investigate and take action
- Repeated disturbances can lead to termination of the disruptive neighbor's lease
- Document each disturbance with date, time, and description
- In case of immediate danger or crime — call the police instead
Practical Tip
Always try talking to your neighbor first — many disturbances are due to unawareness. If that doesn't help, submit a written disturbance report to the landlord with date, time, and type of disturbance. Keep a disturbance diary as evidence.
Legal Basis: Land Code Ch. 12, § 25 — tenant's obligation not to cause disturbance