Terminate your rental lease in Solna: notice period and how to do it
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Terminate your rental lease in Solna: notice period and how to do it
If you rent in Solna and want to move out, you must terminate the lease in writing. The notice period is normally three months, and the lease ends at the month shift closest after those three months. Here is how it works.
The notice period is three months
For a lease running until further notice, the Swedish Land Code (Jordabalken) chapter 12, section 5, says the agreement may be terminated to cease at the month shift nearest after three months from the termination. If you terminate on January 15, the earliest end date is April 30 — the April–May month shift.
Chapter 12, section 5, gives the tenant the right to terminate to cease at a month shift no earlier than three months after termination. A longer agreed notice period applies instead, but you cannot agree on a shorter period that takes away the tenant's right.
The termination must be in writing
According to chapter 12, section 8, a termination must be in writing if the tenancy has lasted more than three consecutive months. It is not sufficient to terminate orally or by text message. Write a letter or document that you sign.
It may be sent as registered mail to the landlord's usual address. It is considered made when submitted for postal delivery. If you have given an address for notices, that applies. Otherwise the address of the rented apartment is your usual address.
What the termination should contain
Include:
- Your name and contact details
- The address of the apartment
- The date of termination
- A clear statement that you are terminating the lease and the date you want it to end (the month shift after three months)
- Your signature
Ask the landlord to confirm receipt in writing, so you have proof.
Template example
You do not need a specific form, but the termination should be clear:
[Your name] [Your address] [Postal code and city] [Date]
[Landlord's name] [Landlord's address] [Postal code and city]
Termination of lease for [the apartment's address]
I hereby terminate my lease for the apartment above to cease on [date].
Sincerely [Signature]
Step by step
- Check your lease for an agreed notice period.
- Count three months forward from when you plan to send the termination, then take the nearest month shift.
- Write and sign the termination.
- Send it as registered mail or hand it over in person with a receipt.
- Keep a copy and any confirmation.
- Schedule a move-out inspection before handing over the keys.
At move-out
When the notice period ends, return the keys. Do a move-out inspection with the landlord first — go through the condition of the home and any damage that may affect the deposit. Make sure the apartment is clean and empty, and all keys and remote controls are returned.
If the landlord does not approve
If the landlord does not approve your termination or a dispute arises about the end date, you can turn to the Rent Tribunal (Hyresnämnden). It tries tenancy disputes and can help determine what applies. You can also contact Hyresgästföreningen for advice before sending the termination.
Hyresgästföreningen's regional office in Stockholm is at Arenavägen 63, floor 9, 121 77 Johanneshov (nearest subway: Globen). Switchboard: 0771-443 443. Members get help with tenancy law issues.
If you rent a sublet
If you sublet, special rules may apply in your sublease agreement. Your termination goes to the person who rents to you, not directly to the first-hand landlord. The primary tenant usually needs the landlord's approval for subletting.
A subtenant does not have the same security of tenure as a first-hand tenant. The notice period may be shorter if stated in the contract, but it must still be in writing if the tenancy has lasted more than three months.
Read your sublease carefully and contact Hyresgästföreningen if unsure.
Frequently asked questions
Does the termination have to be in writing? Yes, if the tenancy has lasted more than three months. Oral termination is not valid then.
Can I terminate and move out next month? No, not if the lease runs until further notice. The notice period is three months, and the lease ends at the nearest month shift after that time.
What if I forget to terminate in time? The lease continues for another three months from when you actually terminate. You may owe rent even after moving out if the termination was late.
Do the same rules apply to subletting? Special rules may apply in your sublease agreement. Your termination is directed to the person who rents to you.
Sources: Swedish Land Code (1970:994) via the Swedish Parliament (riksdagen.se), Hyresgästföreningen (hyresgastforeningen.se).