Citizen in Denmark - Ny i Danmark

You are entitled to a tenancy agreementIn accordance with the Danish Rent Act, it is yourright to demand a tenancy agreement stating theconditions agreed by you and your landlord. Amongother things, the tenancy agreement must state howmuch notice you have to give when terminatingthe lease. And it must state in what condition theapartment must be left when you vacate it.Be sure to have both names onthe tenancy agreementIf you are a husband and wife couple who are tolive together in the same apartment, make sure thatboth your names are on the tenancy agreement.This will ensure that one of the parties can remainin the apartment if the other party leaves or thecouple gets divorced.Check the apartment for faults and flawsDo not sign the tenancy agreement before youhave read the small print. And not before you andthe landlord have gone through the apartment tocheck for any flaws and faults.If the apartment has flaws and faults, write themdown, either in the tenancy agreement or on analternative piece of paper which should then besigned by you and the landlord. If you discover flawsand faults in the apartment after moving in, youshould contact the building caretaker within thefirst 14 days. This will ensure that you will not haveto pay for damage you have not caused.Deposit or lease premiumAgree on the deposit with the landlordYou should expect to pay a deposit or lease premiumbefore or together with the first month’s rent. The sizeof the deposit or premium is to be decided by you andthe landlord.The landlord can use the deposit or premium to coverthe cost of damages to the apartment. However, if youleave the apartment in the same condition as you foundit, the landlord must refund the full deposit or premiumamount when you vacate the apartment.How many tenants?There may be certain limitsIn the tenancy agreement, some landlords stipulatethe maximum number of tenants that can occupy anapartment. And municipal authorities can choose toadopt a policy restricting the number of people in eachliving room area to two people. Ask your municipalauthority about what rules apply.Rent subsidyApply to your local authority fora loan and a rent subsidyYou can apply to your municipal authority for a depositloan for your rented accommodation. The authority willassess your request on the basis of your financial andsocial situation. You are required to pay back the loan.FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE45