fastighetsägaren

Fastighetsägaren is the person or entity that owns a real property (fastighet), such as a house, apartment building or land. The term encompasses private individuals, housing cooperatives, corporations or institutions that hold legal ownership of the property. The ownership confers exclusive rights to use and dispose of the property and to rent, lease or sell it, subject to applicable laws.

Responsibilities include maintaining the property in a safe and functional condition, paying property-related taxes and insurance, and complying with building and safety regulations. The fastighetsägare must undertake necessary repairs, manage common spaces in multi-tenant properties, and ensure access to essential services such as heating, water, and electricity. They also must handle planning and permit processes for renovations and energy efficiency improvements, and they may be required to provide energy declarations and comply with energy performance standards.

Rights and powers: The owner may rent out parts of the property, set terms of tenancy within the framework of tenancy law, assign property management to a professional for larger portfolios, mortgage or sell the property, and make decisions about major renovations and upgrades. In rental contexts, the owner acts as the hyresvärd, responsible for upkeep and service delivery to tenants; tenants have obligations to pay rent and maintain their premises, with detailed rules in tenancy agreements and law.

Ownership structures vary: a fastighetsägare can be a private person, family, company, or publicly owned entity. In larger properties, ownership may be held through a real estate company or a holding group, sometimes using a management company to administer day-to-day operations.