Renting a property in Sweden, how does it work?

 

Timeline for Tenants

Searching
The more flexible that you are, the better chances you have of finding a suitable home. When entering your search criteria, begin your search on a wide level by not narrowing down the search criteria too much.  You can always make it more specific as you narrow it down.  Usually, things fall in place once you have decided on a home.
Booking of Showings and Visiting the Property
The more flexibility and availability you have, the more likely you are to get bookings for showings confirmed.  Take the opportunity once there to ask about the neighborhood, schools, public transport and etc. Remember that for the landlord choosing a tenant is a very emotional decision since they are "lending" you their home.
Contract
A contract should be written by a registered real estate agent.  Swedish law is complicated, do not attempt to do this on your own.
Walk-through Notes and Inventory
In order for the rental to go smoothly, it is crucial that the landlord prepares both informational as well inventory documents for their home. We recommend that the tenant and landlord go through a thorough walk-through documentation that looks at floors, walls and ceilings. If this is done correctly and in a detailed manner, the risk for discussions regardning wear and tear at the end of the rental is reduced. Inventory lists can very detailed or only list some of the inventory.
Move-in, Tenancy and Move-out
The tenant and the landlord should go through the prepared documents on move-in day and sign off on the lists in agreement.  During the tenancy, it is important for the landlord to respect that the property is technically in the tenant's possession. The landlord cannot drop-by to check on the property without the permission from the tenant unless the landlord has reason to suspect damage of the emergency type such as leaking water or fire.  When the lease has expired we recommend that the tenant and the landlord revisit the prepared documents again to determine possible wear and tear and inventory condition. When both parties are in agreement, any possible deposit should be repaid (recommended within 10 days).

For more information and guidance, please visit our site: www.residensportalen.com