ägarlägenhetsförening

An ägarlägenhetsförening is a type of housing cooperative organization commonly found in Sweden. It is a legal entity where residents collectively own and manage residential properties, typically apartment buildings. Members of the association hold shares in the cooperative rather than owning their individual units outright.

The ägarlägenhetsförening is governed by the Swedish Housing Cooperatives Act and operates under democratic principles. Each member has voting rights in the association's general meetings, where decisions about the property, finances, and community matters are made. The association is responsible for maintaining common areas, managing the building's finances, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Members pay monthly fees to cover operating costs, maintenance, and potential improvements. These fees typically include property taxes, insurance, utilities for common areas, and a reserve fund for future repairs or renovations. The ägarlägenhetsförening model provides an affordable homeownership alternative in urban areas of Sweden, where individual ownership of apartments might otherwise be prohibitively expensive.