Rent increase

How we calculate

• If the lease says nothing about increases, the landlord may propose in writing an increase up to the comparable usual rent in the area, but together with increases in the last 3 years by no more than 20 % (Section 2249(1) of the Civil Code).
• A proposal made before 12 months without an increase is disregarded (Section 2249(1)).
• If the tenant agrees, the increased rent applies from the 3rd calendar month after the proposal is delivered. If the tenant does not agree in writing within 2 months, the landlord may within a further 3 months ask the court to set the rent (Section 2249(3)).
• If the lease has its own arrangement, such as an inflation clause, increases follow the contract (Sections 2248 and 2249(1)).

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