Guider
Can the landlord demand rent in advance?
Yes, a landlord can demand rent in advance under Chapter 12, Section 19 of the Swedish Land Code. Learn what the rules are, the exceptions, and how deposits and subletting work.
1 min
Why landlords choose Bofrid
Stop guessing. Choose from verified, qualified candidates.
Free to list, no fee on the rent
Publish at no cost. Bofrid takes no service fee or commission on the rent, unlike managed platforms in Sweden where the tenant pays 5.95% (Qasa) or 15% (Samtrygg) on top.
Verified candidates
You see which applicants are BankID-verified and which have uploaded documents and references.
You control contact
You choose who to write to. Chat with every candidate is free and unlimited.
Quality over quantity
Merit-based ranking surfaces the most qualified tenants first.
How it works
From listing to signed lease, in three steps.
1
Create a listing
List your property for free in minutes. Your listing goes live immediately and reaches housing seekers across Sweden.
2
Review candidates
See applications with housing profiles, documents, and verified references. The chat is open with every candidate from the start.
3
Choose and chat
When you find the right person, write to them directly in the chat. Unlimited chat with every candidate.
Frequently asked questions
How does it work for tenants?
Register and tell us where you want to live. We match you with landlords who have housing in your area. You can also apply directly to listings. It costs you nothing.
How does it work for landlords?
Publish your listing for free. We promote it and give you access to people looking in your area. Review candidates' profiles and documents, then chat with the ones you want to reach. Chat is free and unlimited.
What does it cost?
Listing and reviewing candidates is completely free. Chat with every candidate is free and unlimited. If you want to reach more tenants, you can upgrade to a premium listing. Your property will then appear at the top of search results and be sent as an alert to everyone searching in your area.
How are tenants verified?
Everyone is verified with BankID or an approved ID document. Tenants can also collect references from previous landlords and upload documents like credit reports, criminal records, and income proof.
How quickly can I get started?
Create an account in a couple of minutes with BankID. Tenants can start building their profile right away, and landlords can have a listing published immediately.
What is the difference between Bofrid and Qasa?
The difference is the business model. Qasa is a managed rental service: listing is free for you as a landlord, but the tenant pays a 5.95% service fee on top of the rent every month (Qasa in Sweden), and the contract and rent payments run through Qasa. That fee pays for a rent guarantee and payment handling, but it also makes your home more expensive to rent. Bofrid is a marketplace: no service fee and no commission on the rent, for you or your tenant. The rent you set is the rent the tenant pays. In return, you write the rental contract and receive the rent yourself. Fees are each service's Swedish pricing, August 2026.
What is the difference between Bofrid and Samtrygg?
Samtrygg is a managed sublet service. It is free for you as a landlord, but the tenant pays 15% on top of the rent once the contract is signed (Samtrygg in Sweden), and Samtrygg handles the contract, the rent payments and a rent guarantee. Bofrid is a marketplace: free listing, unlimited chat with every candidate, and no service fee on the rent for either party. That means your home costs the tenant less and you reach more applicants, but also that you handle the contract and the rent directly with your tenant. Fees are each service's Swedish pricing, August 2026.
Does Bofrid take a service fee or commission on the rent?
No. Bofrid takes no service fee, no commission and no share of the rent, not from you as a landlord and not from your tenant. Publishing a listing, reviewing candidates and chatting with every candidate is free and unlimited, with no subscription and no commitment. The only paid option is a voluntary premium listing for wider reach. Managed services work differently: in Sweden, on Qasa the tenant pays 5.95% on top of the rent, and on Samtrygg 15%. Fees are each service's Swedish pricing, August 2026.
Guides
Guides for landlords
Guider
Can the landlord charge you for a new key if you lose yours?
If you lose the key to your rental flat, you normally pay for the new key and any lock change that is needed. Here is how far that responsibility goes – and what to do straight away.
1 min
Guider
Can the Landlord Ban Barbecuing on the Balcony?
In practice, a landlord can ban barbecuing on the balcony. Here is how house rules, fire safety and the limits set out in Chapter 12, Sections 24 and 25 of the jordabalken (the Land Code) work.
1 min
Guider
Are You Allowed to Put Up an Awning on Your Balcony in a Rental Flat?
A fixed, screw-mounted awning requires the landlord's permission – a free-standing sunshade does not. Here is where the line is drawn under jordabalken (the Land Code), and how to get a yes.
1 min
Guider
Can the landlord demand that you remove your washing machine?
When you need the landlord's permission to install your own washing machine in a rental flat, what happens if you install one without it – and who pays if there is water damage?
1 min
Hyresvärd
Can the landlord demand that the tenant change the curtains?
Curtains you have bought yourself are your own property – the landlord does not decide the colour or the style. But blinds, the building façade and damage follow different rules.
1 min