Subleasing & sharing
Planning to sublet your apartment or wondering if you can have a roommate? Here you’ll find the information you need.
Content
- Subletting
- Special contracts
- Tenancy requirements
- Application & processing
- Legal responsibility
- New law (October 1, 2019)
- Sharing the apartment
- More information & forms
Important Information
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Subleasing Opportunity:
You can sublease your apartment if, for example, you’re studying abroad. To sublease, fill out the appropriate form and submit it at least one month before your planned sublease. -
Special Contracts:
If you have a Masters apartment, Research apartment, or a short-term contract, contact us as these contracts have different subleasing rules. -
Tenancy Requirements:
For subleasing during the terms, both the primary tenant and the subtenant must be students at Chalmers University of Technology or the University of Gothenburg, and members of the student union. Special rules apply during the summer. (June, July, August). -
Application and process time:
Applications are processed in about four weeks. You need approval from us to sublease. You cannot sublease during the final part of your rental period. - Legal relationship:
In subletting, your rental relationship is with the person who rents your apartment. We have a legal relationship with you as the primary tenant and cannot assist with disputes regarding rent or other matters. If a dispute arises, you need to contact the rent tribunal. -
New Law (from October 1, 2019):
There are stricter rules for subletting without permission and/or charging excessive rent.From October 1, 2019 there is a new law for rented apartments. The new law contains stricter rules for subletting without permission and/or charging too much rent. What can happen is that your tenancy lease is terminated without warning. We no longer need to give you a warning and therefore with the new law you have no chance for correction. (Earlier a warning was needed, and you had a chance for correction).
You need our approval for subletting.
Your contract can be terminated if you sublease without our permission or if you charge too much rent.
From October 1, 2019 you can get rid of your contract without notice if you sublease your apartment without the approval from your landlord.
How much rent can you charge?
The rent you change should be the same rent you pay to your landlord. If you rent out with your own furniture, you can add 15 % extra and you can also charge actual costs for electricity and internet if it is not included in the rent.What happens if you break the law?
If you sublease without permission and also charge too much rent you can get a fine or even prison since it is illegal from October 1, 2019.
The rules do not apply retroactively
The new rules apply to agreements entered from October 1, 2019.
Rules for roommates
As long as you live in the apartment you have the right to have a roommate without our permission. The rent you charge should not be unreasonable. -
Sharing the Apartment:
You can share your apartment with a partner or roommate, but only one person can be on the lease. If you want to share the cost, you can rent out a room, but you must live in the apartment with your roommate. If not, it counts as illegal subleasing. - Information and application documents: Click here for access to the document and forms for subleasing.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!