Notice period for rental apartment Jönköping: how long the notice period is
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Notice period for rental apartment Jönköping: how long the notice period is
When you live in a rental apartment and want to move, the first thing you need to know is what notice period applies. The notice period is the time that runs between when you terminate the rental agreement and when the agreement ceases to apply. In Jönköping, as in the rest of Sweden, the notice period is governed by the Swedish Land Code (hyresbalken) and by what is stated in your rental agreement.
This article explains what applies when you as a tenant terminate your rental apartment in Jönköping, how you make the termination in writing, and where you can turn if there is a dispute with the landlord.
How to terminate your rental apartment
As a tenant, you have the right to terminate the rental agreement. The termination must be made in writing to the landlord. A verbal notice is not enough — you need to be able to show that the termination has reached the landlord and when it arrived.
In your written termination you should state:
- your name and address
- which apartment the termination concerns (address and apartment number)
- the date of termination
- that you are terminating the rental agreement
- your own telephone number and email address so the landlord can reach you
Keep a copy of the termination yourself. Send it as registered mail or hand it over in person and ask for a receipt. That way you have proof that the termination was sent and when it arrived.
What notice period applies
The notice period is regulated in the Swedish Land Code, chapter 12 (hyresbalken). The rules differ depending on whether your rental agreement is for an indefinite period or for a fixed term.
Rental agreements for an indefinite period are the most common in Jönköping. Then the statutory notice period applies unless you have agreed on something else in the rental agreement. The notice period is counted from the day the termination reaches the landlord.
If your rental agreement is for a fixed term, it may look different. A fixed-term agreement normally expires on the date stated in the agreement, and you do not need to terminate it in advance. But if you want to move before the fixed term is over, you need to agree with the landlord about it.
It is important that you read your own rental agreement carefully. It may state special conditions that apply to your specific agreement. If you have questions, you can always turn to the Swedish Union of Tenants for advice.
Written termination — a concrete example
Here is a simple template for how your written termination can look:
[Your name] [Your address and apartment number] [Postal code and city] [Date]
[Landlord's name] [Landlord's address] [Postal code and city]
Termination of rental agreement for apartment [address], apartment number [number]
I hereby terminate my rental agreement above. The termination applies from [date].
Please confirm receipt and inform me on which day the notice period expires.
Yours sincerely [Signature] [Your telephone number] [Your email address]
What happens after the termination
When you have terminated the apartment, the notice period applies. During that time you still have the right to live in the apartment, and you still have the obligation to pay rent. You also have the responsibility to take care of the apartment as usual.
When the notice period is over, you should return the apartment in the condition required by the agreement. You should go through the apartment together with the landlord before you move out, and document the condition so that there are no unpleasant surprises afterwards.
Also remember to terminate or move any agreements for electricity, broadband and insurance in good time before you move.
If there is a dispute about the termination
If the landlord does not accept your termination, or if you disagree about when the notice period starts to run, you can turn to the Rent Tribunal (Hyresnämnden). The Rent Tribunal is a government authority that tries rental cases, and it is free of charge for you as a tenant.
For Jönköping, the Rent Tribunal for the region covering Jönköping County applies. You can apply for review in writing, and the Rent Tribunal investigates the case and makes a decision.
Before you get that far, the Swedish Union of Tenants recommends that you contact them for advice. As a member, you can get help reviewing your agreement and understanding what rights you have as a tenant.
Good to know as a tenant in Jönköping
- Always keep your written termination and any confirmation from the landlord.
- The notice period is counted from the day the landlord receives the termination.
- During the notice period you still pay rent and have the right to live there.
- Read your rental agreement carefully — it may contain conditions that affect you specifically.
- The Swedish Union of Tenants and the Rent Tribunal are there to help you if there is a disagreement.
In Jönköping there are also local housing companies and private landlords. Regardless of who owns your apartment, the same basic rules from the Swedish Land Code apply to termination and notice period.
Sources
- Swedish Union of Tenants — advice on rental agreements and termination (https://www.hyresgastforeningen.se/)
- Swedish Land Code (Riksdagen) — the law that regulates rental agreements (https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/jordabalk-1970994_sfs-1970-994/)
- Boverket — information about the housing market (https://www.boverket.se/sv/samhallsplanering/bostadsmarknad/)