What does it mean?
The Private Rental Act (2012:978) applies when an individual rents out their own home — house, cooperative apartment, or owner-occupied flat. The law gives landlords significantly more flexibility than the regular Rent Act.
The most important difference is that tenants have no tenant protection (besittningsskydd). The landlord can terminate with one month's notice without stating a reason. Rent can be set more freely but must not exceed capital costs plus operating costs.
Key Points
- Applies to renting out your own home (house, bostadsrätt, owner-flat)
- No tenant protection (besittningsskydd) for the tenant
- Notice period: 1 month for the landlord, 1 month for the tenant
- Rent based on capital cost + operating cost, not utility value
- Only applies if landlord rents out maximum one home at a time
Practical Tip
Always check whether the Private Rental Act applies. If your landlord is a private person renting out their own home, you have weaker rights. Make sure you understand the difference before signing.
Legal Basis: Act (2012:978) on Renting Out Own Residence
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