Renting Accommodation in Sweden – Important Laws and Rules:
In Sweden, there are two main laws regulating rental housing:
Private Housing Act (Privatuthyrningslagen)
Applies to renting condominiums, owner-occupied apartments, and private houses.
Does NOT apply to second-hand rental of rental apartments, vacation rentals, commercial rentals, or contracts signed before February 1, 2013.
The Rental Act (Hyreslagen)
Applies to rental apartments and rooms within rental apartments or whenever the Private Housing Act does not apply.
Key Guidelines:
Rent must be reasonable and based on similar local properties.
Always provide a written, signed rental contract.
Deposits should never exceed one month's rent and must be documented clearly.
Advance payments should be limited and documented.
Inform yourself about local building and safety regulations, especially for basements or shared accommodations.
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