Disputes with a landlord
Tvist med hyresvärden - Engelska
There are all kinds of ways to get help if you run into problems with your landlord. In many circumstances, you can get help free of charge.
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Dispute over payment of the rent or other monetary amounts
If you and your landlord have a dispute about a payment claim or monetary reimbursement, you can turn to the National Board for Consumer Disputes (ARN) for a review and assessment of the case. There is no charge for having your case heard by ARN.
Further information is available on ARN’s website
Dispute about the rent or the condition of the apartment
If you and your landlord have a dispute about, for example, the rent or problems with the apartment, you can seek assistance from a regional Rent and Tenancies Tribunal.
The regional Rent and Tenancies Tribunal Boards are public entities which mediate in disputes between tenants and landlords.
Further information is available on the regional Rent and Tenancies Tribunals website (In Swedish)
Disputes about indoor environmental problems
If, for example, you feel that your apartment is too chilly and you are not getting any help from your landlord, you can contact your municipal Environment and Health Protection Office. This is a supervisory authority that oversees the indoor environment in residential dwellings.
Other disputes
If you have a dispute with your landlord, you can take the matter to court. For example, the court can hear disputes about the contents of the lease or rental agreement and disputes about payments and other monetary claims.
Source: Konsumentverket
Proofread: 16 February 2023