Renting a hyresrätt second-hand? You may be able to reclaim up to two years of overpaid rent
For a hyresrätt rented second-hand, the first-hand rent is normally the starting point. A furniture surcharge can be at most 15%, while charges for utilities, broadband or parking should not exceed actual costs.
In Sweden, excessive second-hand rent for a hyresrätt can be reviewed by the rent tribunal.
For a hyresrätt rented second-hand, the first-hand rent is normally the starting point. A furniture surcharge can be at most 15%, while charges for utilities, broadband or parking should not exceed actual costs.
What matters
- Furniture surcharge: maximum 15% of the base rent.
- Utilities/broadband/parking: no more than actual costs.
- The rent tribunal can reduce excessive rent.
- In some cases, repayment can cover up to two years; a short deadline applies after moving out.
What to do
- Compare your rent with the first-hand rent.
- Separate furniture surcharge from actual extra costs.
- Keep contracts and payment records.
- Apply to the rent tribunal within the applicable deadline.
Important limitation
These rules mainly concern second-hand letting of a hyresrätt; different rules apply to bostadsrätt/private-home letting.
Official source
Information checked: 13 October 2026.