tjänstebostäder
Tjänstebostäder, which translates to "service residences" or "company housing" in English, refers to housing provided by an employer to its employees as part of their employment agreement. This arrangement is common in various sectors, particularly for positions that require the employee to live in a specific location due to the nature of their work or to be readily available.
Historically, tjänstebostäder were prevalent in many professions, including teachers, clergy, railway workers, and factory managers, where
In modern Sweden, the prevalence of traditional tjänstebostäder has decreased compared to previous decades. However, similar