# Ending your tenancy in Trollhättan: how to terminate your rental apartment *Esther Asmundsson* *12 november 2026* > How to end your tenancy in Trollhättan: written termination, three months' notice, moving out at noon and inspection before you hand in the keys. # Ending your tenancy in Trollhättan: how to terminate your rental apartment Ending a rental tenancy in Trollhättan follows the Swedish Rent Act (Jordabalken), whether you rent from Eidar Trollhättans Bostads AB or a private landlord. As a tenant, you always have the right to terminate the lease, and the termination must be in writing. Here is what you need to know about notice periods, moving out and inspection before you hand in the keys. ## The termination must be in writing Under chapter 12, section 2 of the Rent Act, the lease must be in writing if either the landlord or the tenant requests it. Even if your agreement is verbal, we recommend that you always terminate in writing. A written termination gives you proof of when you terminated and what you agreed on. The termination should state which apartment it concerns, the date you sign, and which month-end you want the lease to end. Send it to your landlord in a way you can prove — for example by registered mail or email with read receipt. Keep a copy for yourself. ## The notice period is three months When a lease for an apartment runs until further notice and no longer notice period has been agreed, chapter 12, section 4 of the Rent Act applies. The termination must take effect at the month-end closest to three months after the termination. In practice: - If you terminate on 15 January, the lease ends at the end of May (three full months ahead). - If you terminate on 1 February, the lease ends at the end of May, since three months from the termination date run out in May. The tenant always has the right to terminate with three months' notice, under chapter 12, section 5. It does not matter if the landlord wants you to stay longer — you decide when you want to move, as long as you follow the notice period. If you have a fixed-term lease, different rules apply. Contact the Swedish Union of Tenants (Hyresgästföreningen) if you are unsure what applies to your agreement. ## Moving out at noon When the notice period has ended, you must return the apartment. Under chapter 12, section 7 of the Rent Act, moving out takes place at 12:00 on the day the lease ends. You must be out and have returned all keys to the landlord by noon on the moving day. Plan your move so you are out in good time. Clean the apartment, empty all storage rooms and parking spaces belonging to the agreement, and make sure none of your belongings are left behind. ## Inspection and restoration Before you move out, the landlord will usually want to inspect the apartment. The inspection compares the condition of the apartment with when you moved in. You have the right to be present at the inspection, and it is a good idea to be there. You must return the apartment in the same condition as when you received it, apart from normal wear and tear. You do not need to repaint or repaper just because you have lived there a long time. If you have made alterations, such as putting up shelves or painting in another colour, the landlord may require you to restore the apartment to its original condition. Take photos of the apartment before you hand in the keys. Then you have documentation of the condition in case of a later dispute about cleaning or damage. ## Return the keys and give a forwarding address When you move out, you must return all keys to the landlord, including any key fobs and remote controls. Don't forget to provide an address where the landlord can send any deposit refund or rent settlement after moving out. You should also terminate or move subscriptions for electricity, internet and other services in your name to your new address. ## If you live in Trollhättan Trollhättan is a university town with University West, and many people rent via Eidar Trollhättans Bostads AB. If you rent from Eidar, their letting rules apply in addition to the Rent Act, but they can never override your basic rights as a tenant. Eidar is the largest municipal housing company in Trollhättan Municipality. If you rent from a private landlord in Trollhättan, the same Rent Act rules apply. Regardless of who owns the property, you have the right to written termination, three months' notice and a reasonable rent. If you have questions about your termination, your rent or your security as a tenant, you can contact the Swedish Union of Tenants. They advise tenants in Trollhättan and throughout Sweden. ## Sources - The Rent Act (1970:994), chapter 12, sections 2–7, riksdagen.se - Swedish Union of Tenants, hyresgastforeningen.se