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Tenant-owners to pay fee to rent out flats
Tenant-owner associations are set to be given the right to charge flat owners a fee for renting out their flats, according to proposals agreed between the government and interest organisations.
Gun-wielding threats no grounds for eviction
A Swedish man who responded to his neighbours’ requests that he turn his music down by pointing a gun at them has been allowed to stay in the building, despite the potential exodus of the other residents.
Tenant fined for painting room 'abnormally' green
A tenant in Gothenburg has been fined over 30,000 kronor ($4,660) for carrying out shoddy and unfinished painting work and for choosing the wrong shade of green for his bedroom.
Tenant union names Sweden's worst landlords
The Swedish Union of Tenants (Hyresgästföreningen) has come up with a "blacklist" of Sweden's worst landlords in its member magazine after asking its lawyers for nominations from each of the country's regions.
Sharp increase in tenant-owner evictions
An increasing number of tenant-owner occupiers are being evicted from their properties, with a 107 cases reported in 2010 to date.
Housing rent increases down in 2010
Housing rents in Sweden increased by an average 1.6 percent in 2010, down from a 3.3 percent rise in 2009 with an average two bedroom apartment costing an average of 5,644 kronor ($844) per month.
Apartment for sale with all mod cons and stepdad
An apartment currently up for sale in Stockholm comes fully equipped with the current tenant, who is refusing to budge.