On July 1, new legislative changes will come into effect based on the government bill A More Flexible Rental Market (En mer flexibel hyresmarknad). The purpose of the new rules is to make renting out homes smoother, which is expected to increase the supply of available properties on the market.
For those looking for or currently living in a sublet (andrahandsbostad), the new rules mean greater opportunities to find a home, but also that you need to stay informed about what applies. Here are the most important updates for you as a tenant and how to navigate them safely.
1. More available homes and market-aligned rents
When individuals who own a co-op (bostadsrätt), villa, or ownership apartment (ägarlägenhet) rent out their property, a new Private Rental Act (privatuthyrningslag) will apply.
More choices: It will become easier for co-op owners to get permission to sublet. For home seekers, this means the supply of sublets is expected to increase, making it easier to find something that suits your needs.
More flexible rent-setting: The new law means that rent for owner-occupied homes will align more closely with demand and the current market conditions in the area. While this may mean that rental prices vary more than before, it also makes pricing clearer and more transparent, based on what similar properties in the same area actually rent for.
2. Unchanged protection if you rent a tenancy (hyresrätt) secondhand
If you are subletting a standard tenancy (hyresrätt), the rules regarding how much you should pay remain unchanged. The so-called utility-value principle (bruksvärdesprincipen) still applies here.
Protection against overcharging: Your landlord cannot charge more in rent than what they pay to the property owner themselves (with a small additional fee if the home is rented out furnished).
You can get your money back: If you are paying too much, you still have the right to turn to the Rent Tribunal (Hyresnämnden) to reclaim the excess rent retroactively.
3. Changed notice periods but stronger security
To balance the more flexible rent-setting rules, the new Private Rental Act also includes regulations that increase your security as a tenant. This applies to agreements signed on or after July 1, 2026:
Notice period changes to 3 months: Your statutory notice period will be 3 months instead of 1 month. However, because the law is mandatory in your favor, you and the landlord can still agree on a shorter notice period for you (e.g., 1 month). The landlord, on the other hand, can never demand that you have a notice period longer than 3 months.
Strong protection in fixed-term agreements: The main security benefit for you is that the landlord can no longer terminate a fixed-term agreement prematurely. If you have signed a contract for e.g. one year, your living situation is secured, unless you severely misbehave or fail to pay the rent (valid grounds for forfeiture).
4. New types of housing (Co-living and Block Leases)
It will become easier for companies or municipalities to lease larger groups of apartments to, in turn, rent them out to individuals (blockhyra). This is being done to encourage more modern housing options, such as co-living spaces (delningsbostäder) or student housing, giving you as a tenant even more flexible choices on the housing market.
Checklist for renting after July 1 – how to rent safely
As the market becomes more flexible, having the right tools to feel secure throughout your rental period becomes even more important.
Find out the property type: Always ask whether the home you are renting is a tenancy (hyresrätt) or a co-op/owner-occupied home (bostadsrätt/äganderätt). This determines which rent-setting rules apply.
Sign a legally binding agreement – completely free of charge with Qasa: Never agree to a verbal contract. Since the new rules open up for more flexible terms, the rent, rental period, and notice period must be stated in black and white. When you find your home through Qasa, a ready-made, legally binding lease agreement is always included, which you sign securely using BankID. You pay a service fee of 5,95% which is included in the total cost you see in the ad.
Avoid paying large deposits upfront: Subletting has historically come with financial risks if you are forced to pay large sums in advance. By using Qasa’s platform, your money is protected. We hold the deposit securely and do not release it to the landlord until you have actually moved in and approved the property.
Check the permit: Make sure the landlord has approval from their co-op housing association (bostadsrättsförening) or property owner. Even though it has become easier for them to get permission, renting without approval is still unauthorized and invalid.
By searching for a home and signing your lease through Qasa, you can feel completely secure that everything is handled correctly according to the new laws, while we take care of all the administration and payment security for you.