What Tenants Should Do for Short-Term Rentals in Sweden
What applies legally?
As a tenant in Sweden you are covered by rules in the Jordabalken, Chapter 12 (rent) when you rent out short-term via platforms or to guests. [1] Lease agreements and any additional clauses often determine whether short-term rental is permitted; in disputes the Rent Tribunal (Hyresnämnden) can examine permission and contract interpretation and the Enforcement Authority (Kronofogden) can handle enforcement. [2][3]
Practical actions for tenants
When planning legal short-term rentals, follow these steps to reduce risk and uncertainty.
- Inform the landlord in writing and keep a copy of the message.
- Check the lease for prohibitions or conditions regarding rental.
- Review your home insurance and add-ons that cover short-term guests.
- Set clear house rules for guests and document any damage.
- Save booking receipts, payment records and communication as evidence.
- Contact the Rent Tribunal if contract interpretation is needed before renting out.
If a conflict arises, document dates, times, messages and any photos of damage. This helps in dialogue or formal proceedings.
What to do in a dispute
Start by trying to resolve the issue through dialogue with the landlord. If talks are unsuccessful you can apply to the Rent Tribunal or seek advice from municipal tenant organizations. For claims that have been determined and are unpaid the Enforcement Authority can be used for enforcement. [2][3]
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I always need the landlord's permission for short-term rental?
- It depends on what is written in your lease; many agreements require written approval or have specific restrictions.
- What do I do if the landlord objects to the rental?
- Try to reach an agreement first; if that fails you can apply for adjudication in the Rent Tribunal.
- What documentation is important in a dispute?
- Keep the lease, messages, booking receipts, payment records and photographs of damage.
How to
- Gather the lease and relevant correspondence.
- Inform the landlord in writing and keep copies.
- Document bookings, payments and any damage.
- Seek advice or apply to the Rent Tribunal if you cannot reach a solution.
- Use the Enforcement Authority if a determined claim needs enforcement.
Key takeaways
- Inform the landlord in good time and in writing.
- Keep all documentation related to the rental.
- Turn to the Rent Tribunal for legal review in case of disagreement.
Help and Support / Resources
- Rent Tribunal via Domstol.se
- Kronofogden - enforcement and information
- Riksdagen.se - legislation and statutes
