Depositionens plats inom hyreslagstiftningen En komparativ studie av svensk och dansk reglering av hyresrättsliga depositioner som säkerhet
(2023) LAGF03 20232Department of Law
Faculty of Law
- Abstract
- This thesis examines and compares how Sweden and Denmark regulate rental security deposits as a safeguard against tenants’ neglect of their duty of care. Additionally, there is an assessment of whether there is reason to revise Sweden’s regulations considering Denmark’s approach.
Landlords in both Denmark and Sweden use security deposits as a tool to
protect themselves against the economic damage that can be caused by the
tenant’s neglect of the duty of care. Contract law principles are also central in
both jurisdictions regarding the interpretation of deposit conditions.
In Sweden, there are no rental law provisions in Chapter 12 of the Land Code (JB) that regulate deposits as security, which is why they are regulated via the... (More) - This thesis examines and compares how Sweden and Denmark regulate rental security deposits as a safeguard against tenants’ neglect of their duty of care. Additionally, there is an assessment of whether there is reason to revise Sweden’s regulations considering Denmark’s approach.
Landlords in both Denmark and Sweden use security deposits as a tool to
protect themselves against the economic damage that can be caused by the
tenant’s neglect of the duty of care. Contract law principles are also central in
both jurisdictions regarding the interpretation of deposit conditions.
In Sweden, there are no rental law provisions in Chapter 12 of the Land Code (JB) that regulate deposits as security, which is why they are regulated via the Contracts Act and through rental legal principles. Legality is assessed through a reasonability assessment on a case-by case basis, based on good rental practice and other circumstances of the contract. This creates a flexible but unpredictable situation where contractual freedom is significant. A lack of precedent further exacerbates the unpredictability of the regulation.
In contrast, Denmark provides more detailed legislation through their Rental Act (lejeloven). The act limits deposits to a maximum of three months’ rent and ensures that provisions regarding deposits cannot be contracted away to the disadvantage of the tenant. This creates predictability for both landlords and tenants but limits the freedom of contract in the contractual relationship.
In light of Denmark’s more detailed regulation and protection of the tenant as a consumer, it appears that Sweden could benefit from revising its regulation of rental security deposits. Such a legislative change could lead to a better balance between the parties’ interests. Since the parties cannot be considered equals in the contractual relationship, the significant freedom of contract does not serve the balance of interests. By enacting legislation that specifically addresses the design of deposit conditions and acknowledges the tenant as a consumer, Sweden could enable a more balanced dynamic between contracting parties. Such a change would not only balance the interests better, but also enhance the predictability of regulations concerning security deposits. (Less) - Abstract (Swedish)
- I denna uppsats undersöks och jämförs regleringen av hyresrättsliga depositioner som säkerhet för försummelse av vårdplikt i Sverige och Danmark. Det görs en även en avvägning ifall det finns skäl att ändra Sveriges reglering i ljuset av Danmarks reglering.
Hyresvärdar i både Danmark och Sverige använder depositioner som ett verktyg för att skydda sig mot den ekonomiska skada som kan orsakas av hyresgästens försummelse av vårdplikt. Avtalsrättsliga principer är även centrala i båda jurisdiktionerna avseende tolkningen av depositionsvillkor.
I Sverige finns inga hyresrättsliga bestämmelser i hyreslagen som reglerar depositioner som säkerhet, varför de regleras via AvtL och genom hyresrättsliga principer. Lagenlighet bedöms genom en... (More) - I denna uppsats undersöks och jämförs regleringen av hyresrättsliga depositioner som säkerhet för försummelse av vårdplikt i Sverige och Danmark. Det görs en även en avvägning ifall det finns skäl att ändra Sveriges reglering i ljuset av Danmarks reglering.
Hyresvärdar i både Danmark och Sverige använder depositioner som ett verktyg för att skydda sig mot den ekonomiska skada som kan orsakas av hyresgästens försummelse av vårdplikt. Avtalsrättsliga principer är även centrala i båda jurisdiktionerna avseende tolkningen av depositionsvillkor.
I Sverige finns inga hyresrättsliga bestämmelser i hyreslagen som reglerar depositioner som säkerhet, varför de regleras via AvtL och genom hyresrättsliga principer. Lagenlighet bedöms genom en skälighetsbedömning från fall till fall, med utgångspunkt i god hyressed och avtalets övriga omständigheter. Detta ger en flexibel men oförutsebar situation där avtalsfriheten är märkbart betydelsefull. Brist på praxis bidrar även till regleringens avsaknad av förutsebarhet.
I motsats till detta har Danmark en mer detaljerad lagstiftning genom lejeloven. Där begränsas deposition till maximalt tre månadshyror, och bestämmelserna avseende depositioner får inte avtalas bort till hyresgästens nackdel. Det skapar förutsebarhet för både hyresvärdar och hyresgäster, men begränsar avtalsfriheten i avtalsförhållandet.
I ljuset av Danmarks mer detaljerade reglering och skydd för hyresgästen som konsument framkommer det att Sverige skulle kunna dra nytta av att revidera sin reglering av hyresrättsliga depositioner. En sådan lagändring skulle kunna leda till en bättre balans mellan parternas intressen. Skälet till detta är att parterna inte kan anses vara jämbördiga i avtalsförhållandet, och därav gynnas inte intressebalansen av nästintill obegränsad avtalsfrihet. Genom att införa lagstiftning avseende utformandet av depositionsvillkor och att potentiellt betrakta hyresgästen som konsument, kan Sverige uppnå en mer jämställd situation mellan avtalsparterna, där förutsebarheten också ökar avseende hyresrättsliga depositioner. (Less)
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- author
- Lönnberg, Clara Filippa Maria LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- LAGF03 20232
- year
- 2023
- type
- M2 - Bachelor Degree
- subject
- keywords
- Avtalsrätt, boenderätt, fastighetsrätt, förmögenhetsrätt
- language
- Swedish
- id
- 9142744
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Landlords in both Denmark and Sweden use security deposits as a tool to
protect themselves against the economic damage that can be caused by the
tenant’s neglect of the duty of care. Contract law principles are also central in
both jurisdictions regarding the interpretation of deposit conditions.
In Sweden, there are no rental law provisions in Chapter 12 of the Land Code (JB) that regulate deposits as security, which is why they are regulated via the Contracts Act and through rental legal principles. Legality is assessed through a reasonability assessment on a case-by case basis, based on good rental practice and other circumstances of the contract. This creates a flexible but unpredictable situation where contractual freedom is significant. A lack of precedent further exacerbates the unpredictability of the regulation.
In contrast, Denmark provides more detailed legislation through their Rental Act (lejeloven). The act limits deposits to a maximum of three months’ rent and ensures that provisions regarding deposits cannot be contracted away to the disadvantage of the tenant. This creates predictability for both landlords and tenants but limits the freedom of contract in the contractual relationship.
In light of Denmark’s more detailed regulation and protection of the tenant as a consumer, it appears that Sweden could benefit from revising its regulation of rental security deposits. Such a legislative change could lead to a better balance between the parties’ interests. Since the parties cannot be considered equals in the contractual relationship, the significant freedom of contract does not serve the balance of interests. By enacting legislation that specifically addresses the design of deposit conditions and acknowledges the tenant as a consumer, Sweden could enable a more balanced dynamic between contracting parties. Such a change would not only balance the interests better, but also enhance the predictability of regulations concerning security deposits.}},
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note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Depositionens plats inom hyreslagstiftningen En komparativ studie av svensk och dansk reglering av hyresrättsliga depositioner som säkerhet}},
year = {{2023}},
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