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Guides
Welcome to our housing blog, where you will find guides, tips, and valuable insights on housing search, rental housing, moving in, tenancy law, and moving out. Whether you are looking for your next rental home, are a landlord, or already rent a property, you can find help with rental agreements, tenant rights, moving processes, housing costs, and practical everyday advice.
Get the basics on housing benefit and housing allowance, the rules behind them, the difference between them, and how to apply correctly.
Get an overview of housing support for pensioners, the difference between benefits and allowances, and what affects the amount.
Learn how housing support for students and young people works, who may qualify, and what to check in your rent agreement.
Aconto is an advance payment for water, heating and similar costs, settled later. Learn how it affects your rent budget.
Learn the difference between deposit, upfront rent and security payments so you can budget properly when searching for a home.
Understand lease contract rules, the standard lease, allonges, residency duty and time-limited leases under tenancy law.
Get a clear overview of tenancy law, section 11, and the key rules for renting out an apartment, including termination and rescission.
If a tenant does not pay rent, act quickly, document everything, and follow the rules for reminders, termination and possible eviction.
Get an overview of what tenants may owe on move-out, from normal wear and tear to painting and holes in walls.
Learn the deposit rules, what landlords may deduct, and how to improve your chances of getting your deposit back when moving out.
Learn how to end your lease, handle the notice period, and follow the tenancy rules before moving out.