Rental Agreement Private Rental 2026/2027 – Condominium/House Word/PDF | Swedish Law

Residential Rental Agreement 2026/2027 – Word/PDF according to the new Private Rental Act

This is a complete and professional residential rental agreement for privately owned housing, developed for individuals or estates leasing out, for example, a condominium (bostadsrätt), detached house, owner-occupied apartment, or part of an owned property. The template package is adapted to the Private Rental Act (2026:772), which applies to new agreements from July 1, 2026.

The template package was legally reviewed against current Swedish law on October 4, 2026, and is designed for practical use during 2026/2027. It contains both a comprehensive, editable rental agreement and a separate, detailed user guide that explains step-by-step how to complete the agreement and what checks should be performed before signing.

Delivery: 2 documents in both Word (DOCX) and PDF – a total of 4 files, 17 A4 pages, and 3 practical appendices. The product is delivered digitally. No physical item is sent.

What is included

• Residential Rental Agreement 2026/2027 – 11 pages with contractual terms, checklists, and three appendices.
• Detailed User Guide 2026/2027 – 6 pages with legal orientation, step-by-step instructions, common mistakes, and a final checklist.
• Appendix 1: Inspection Report – document the condition of the home upon move-in and move-out.
• Appendix 2: Inventory List – for furniture, equipment, and other movable property.
• Appendix 3: Keys and Meter Readings – for key receipts and reading of relevant meters.

New law from July 1, 2026

The previous Act (2012:978) on the letting of private dwellings has been replaced by the Private Rental Act (2026:772) for rental agreements entered into from July 1, 2026. Older agreements are in some respects still covered by older rules. It is therefore important not to use an older standard template without first checking which regulatory framework applies to the current agreement.

This template is specifically designed for new private rental agreements 2026/2027.

When is this template suitable?

The template is intended for rentals where the landlord is an individual or an estate and the lease concerns a residence that the landlord owns. Examples:

• condominium (bostadsrätt),
• detached house or small house,
• owner-occupied apartment,
• part of a detached house or other owned property,
• other owned housing covered by the Private Rental Act.

When should the template not be used without special consideration?

The Private Rental Act does not apply to all rental situations. The package therefore contains a clear checklist before the agreement itself. The template is not intended to be used unchanged when:

• the landlord is renting out a home that they hold via a rental contract (hyresrätt),
• the rental is regular and includes more than two homes that the landlord does not use themselves,
• the lease is exclusively for holiday purposes,
• the parties are covered by another special regulatory framework.

In such situations, the legal framework should be assessed separately before the agreement is used.

Condominiums – permission from the association

If the rented home is a condominium (bostadsrätt), the condominium association's consent is usually required for subletting. If the board does not grant consent, the condominium owner may, under certain conditions, apply for permission from the Rent Tribunal.

The agreement therefore contains a specific section where the parties state:

• whether the home is a condominium,
• whether the board's consent has been obtained,
• which period the consent covers,
• whether the validity of the agreement is conditional upon obtaining the necessary permission.

Clear lease term – fixed or indefinite

The template can be used for both fixed-term agreements and agreements that apply indefinitely. The user marks which option applies and fills in the start date and, where relevant, the end date.

The user guide explains the difference between the forms of agreement and why the parties should avoid contradictory wording regarding the rental period and notice of termination.

Termination according to the Private Rental Act

The template is adapted to the rules on termination in the 2026 Private Rental Act. It contains separate rules for fixed-term and indefinite agreements, as well as space for terms that are more favorable to the tenant where the law allows.

As a starting point, the tenant may terminate the agreement so that it ends at the turn of the month that occurs at least three months after the notice of termination. For indefinite agreements, the corresponding three-month rule also applies to the landlord. A fixed-term agreement normally ends at the agreed end date, and the landlord does not have a general free right to terminate it early.

Digital termination and contact details

The new law contains rules that make it relevant to specify a particular electronic address for notices. The template therefore has separate fields for e-mail and other contact details, as well as clear instructions on how notices of termination and important messages should be handled.

Rent – fixed monthly amount and surcharges

The agreement has separate fields for:

• fixed monthly rent,
• due date,
• payment account,
• electricity, heating, water, broadband, and other operating costs,
• costs included in the rent,
• costs charged based on actual consumption.

This reduces the risk of rent and operating costs being mixed up in a way that later creates disputes.

Index regulation – optional and clearly marked

The template contains an optional index clause for situations where the parties want to agree on adjusting the rent based on an index. The clause is separately marked, and the user guide describes that the requirements of the law must be met before a rent change is implemented.

There are also fields for base index, comparison index, calculation month, and time of any change.

Reasonable rent and review by the Rent Tribunal

The Private Rental Act contains rules regarding the amount of rent and the possibility of a review. The agreement therefore does not attempt to lock the parties into wording that would set aside mandatory rules.

The user guide reminds the landlord to document how the rent was determined and to check current comparable objects and legal conditions before the agreement is entered into.

Security deposit – optional clause

There is a special section for deposits where the parties can specify:

• deposit amount,
• payment date,
• how the deposit is held,
• which documented claims may be offset,
• when the remaining amount should be repaid after move-out.

The clause is explicitly optional. The package does not assume there is a specific statutory standard model for deposits, but rather helps the parties agree clearly on the handling.

Inspection before and after the rental

A common source of dispute is whether damage existed already at move-in or occurred during the rental period. Therefore, a separate inspection report is included in the agreement.

The report has space for, among other things:

• walls and ceilings,
• floors,
• kitchen and appliances,
• bathroom,
• doors and windows,
• furniture and fixed equipment,
• other damage or remarks.

The guide recommends that the parties supplement the report with dated photographs.

Inventory list for furnished homes

For furnished rentals, Appendix 2 can be used to document which items are included, quantities, condition at move-in, and condition upon return. This makes it significantly easier to distinguish normal wear and tear from actual damage or missing property.

Key receipts and meter readings

Appendix 3 contains fields for:

• number of keys issued,
• tags and access systems,
• garage or mailbox keys,
• meter reading for electricity, water, or other relevant consumption,
• date and signature upon issuance and return.

Condition of the home, damages, and defects

The agreement regulates how the home's condition is documented, how defects should be reported, and how the parties should handle damage that occurs during the rental period. It also contains explicit references to mandatory rules where a standard clause may not limit the tenant's statutory rights.

Insurance

The template contains a section where the parties can document their insurance circumstances. The tenant is encouraged to check the need for their own home insurance, and the landlord should check that their own insurance applies during the rental.

Use of the home

The agreement contains terms regarding:

• residential purpose,
• number of occupants,
• house rules,
• smoking and pets where the parties want to regulate this,
• disturbances,
• alterations to the home,
• subletting and lodgers.

Access for the landlord

The landlord does not have a free right to enter the rented home at any time. The template therefore contains a special section for access in cases such as necessary maintenance, inspection, or other lawful and objectively justified situations, with regard to the tenant's possession and privacy.

Security of tenure

The new Private Rental Act means that the tenant, in a lease covered by the act, does not have the standard security of tenure that might otherwise arise under rental legislation. This is stated explicitly in the agreement and explained in the user guide.

17 pages of professional documentation

The main agreement and appendices cover 11 pages. The separate user guide covers 6 pages. The documents are designed for A4, have clear headings, structured fill-in fields, checkboxes, and signature sections.

Detailed user guide – step by step

The guide is not just a brief instruction. It helps the user through the entire process:

1. verify that the Private Rental Act is actually applicable,
2. check housing type and any permits,
3. identify the parties correctly,
4. describe the home and what is included,
5. choose the right rental period,
6. determine and document the rent,
7. handle operating costs and any indexation,
8. decide on a security deposit,
9. conduct inspection and inventory,
10. check insurance and keys,
11. fill in termination and contact details,
12. perform final check and sign the agreement.

Reviewed for 2026/2027

The legal review is dated October 4, 2026. The documents have been checked against, among other things:

• Private Rental Act (2026:772),
• Chapter 12 of the Land Code (1970:994) in the parts that are triggered by the private rental rules,
• Condominium Act (1991:614), specifically rules regarding subletting,
• relevant transitional provisions for agreements entered into before or after July 1, 2026.

The designation 2026/2027 means that the template package has been reviewed against the legal situation at the date of review and is developed for use during these years. In the event of later legislative changes, new case law, or changed individual circumstances, a new check should be performed.

Format and digital delivery

• Word (DOCX) – fully editable.
• PDF – ready reference and print version.
• 4 files – agreement and user guide in both formats.
• 17 A4 pages in total.
• Digital product – no physical item is sent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the template for a condominium?
Yes, provided that the lease is covered by the Private Rental Act and that the necessary consent or permission for subletting exists.

Can I use it for my detached house?
Yes, a privately owned house or part of a house can be covered by the Private Rental Act when the act's other conditions are met.

Can I use it if I rent the apartment myself?
No, not as a standard. If the landlord themselves holds the home via a rental contract (hyresrätt), the situation is not covered by the Private Rental Act in the same way, and a specific subletting agreement for rental properties should be used.

Is an inventory list included?
Yes. Inventory list, inspection report, and key/meter appendix are included in the main agreement.

Are instructions included?
Yes. A separate six-page user guide in both Word and PDF is included.

Is the agreement updated after the new law in 2026?
Yes. The template package was legally reviewed on October 4, 2026, and designed with the Private Rental Act (2026:772) as the central legal basis.

Important

The documents are professional general templates and information material. They must be adapted to the individual rental relationship and do not replace individual legal advice. Special caution is recommended in cases such as complex ownership structures, multiple simultaneous rentals, company-like rental operations, disputes, unusual rental terms, or uncertainty about which regulatory framework applies.