For residents · Commercial premises
For you who rent commercial premises
Renting commercial premises differs in many respects from renting a home. Here are the main points. Always check your lease, it is the lease that decides what applies in your particular case.
Who is responsible for maintenance
The usual division is that the tenant is responsible for internal maintenance of surfaces, that is floors, walls and ceilings, as well as fittings.
Security measures such as perimeter protection and locks also fall to the tenant. They should be adapted to the business carried on in the premises.
The tenant should also hold insurance, since the tenant bears the cost of damage arising from a break-in, for example to windows and entrance doors.
The landlord is normally responsible for external maintenance belonging to the building and its fixed installations: water, heating, ventilation, electricity and lifts.
Transferring the lease
As a commercial tenant you may transfer your business and, in connection with that, the lease as well.
Besides the landlord having to approve the proposed incoming tenant, further criteria may need to be met. Contact us for information about your specific case.
Reporting faults
Faults are reported on My pages, exactly as for residential tenants.
If you have questions that concern your business specifically, contact the manager responsible for your property.
Common questions
- Who is responsible for locks and security in rented commercial premises?
- Security measures such as perimeter protection and locks normally fall to the tenant and should be adapted to the business. The tenant should also hold insurance covering break-in damage.
- Can I transfer my premises when I sell the business?
- Yes, the lease may be transferred in connection with the transfer of the business. The landlord must approve the incoming tenant, and further criteria may apply.
Other information for residents
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