hyresrätt
Hyresrätt refers to a tenancy where a person (hyresgäst) rents housing from a landlord (hyresvärd) in exchange for rent. In Sweden the legal framework is primarily Jordabalken (the Property Code), with chapter 12 specifically governing housing leases. Hyresrätt is one of several tenure forms, contrasting with bostadsrätt, where residents own their apartment through a housing cooperative or condo, and private villa ownership.
A hyresrätt is established by a hyresavtal (rental agreement) that sets rent, duration, and the rights and
Renting is often organized through market negotiations or collective agreements. Many tenants are represented by Hyresgästföreningen,
Maintenance and standard of the dwelling are shared responsibilities: the landlord must provide a reasonable standard
Besittningsskydd (security of tenure) protects the tenant from arbitrary eviction; a landlord may terminate only for
Hyresrätt remains a common form of tenure in Sweden, especially in cities, and its regulation shapes housing