How do I terminate a contract?

How to give notice

If either party wishes to terminate the lease agreement before the agreed end date, both the other party and Samtrygg must be notified in writing. We recommend sending the notice by email to the other party and copying Samtrygg at kundtjanst@samtrygg.se.

Please note that a notice sent only to Samtrygg is not valid. Samtrygg is not a party to the lease agreement and therefore cannot accept notice on behalf of either the landlord or the tenant.

To ensure that your notice has been received, we recommend asking the other party to confirm receipt. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are welcome to contact Samtrygg and we will be happy to assist you.

We also recommend sending your notice as soon as you know you wish to end the tenancy. Otherwise, the lease agreement may remain in force longer than necessary.

Once both parties have confirmed the termination, Samtrygg will send a confirmation that the notice has been registered in our rent administration system.

You do not need to notify Samtrygg when a fixed-term lease agreement expires on the agreed end date, provided that both parties comply with the terms of the lease agreement.

Notice periods

For lease agreements signed on or after 1 July 2026, the general rule is:

• 3 calendar months' notice for the tenant.
• 3 calendar months' notice for the landlord, except for fixed-term agreements, which cannot be terminated early by the landlord.

The same notice periods apply whether the property is a condominium/co-op apartment (bostadsrätt), house, or tenancy apartment (hyresrätt).

For lease agreements signed before 1 July 2026, the previous rules apply.

Condominium/co-op apartment (bostadsrätt)

• 1 calendar month's notice for the tenant.
• 3 calendar months' notice for the landlord.

Tenancy apartment (hyresrätt)

• 3 calendar months' notice for both the tenant and the landlord.

Notice periods are calculated in full calendar months. For example, if notice is given on 15 February, the notice period begins on 1 March.

Termination and eviction

In certain circumstances, a landlord may have the right to terminate a lease agreement with immediate effect if the tenant has seriously breached their obligations under the agreement. Examples include serious disturbances, unlawful subletting, or failure to pay rent.

Failure to pay rent is one of the most common reasons for termination and eviction. If the rent is not paid on time, the landlord may, under certain conditions, have the right to terminate the lease agreement and initiate eviction proceedings.

Termination by Samtrygg

Samtrygg may terminate its part of the agreement, for example in the event of non-payment. However, this does not terminate the lease agreement between the landlord and the tenant, as that agreement remains directly between the parties.

Failure to pay rent is the most common reason for eviction. If the tenant does not pay the rent within 8 days of the due date, there is a significant risk that eviction proceedings will be initiated.

You can read more in Samtrygg's General Terms and Conditions.