Things to consider when renting from the private housing market
✅ Verify with your municipality that the apartment is approved as a rental.
💸 The deposit should be placed in a shared bank account, not on the landlord's personal account.
🤚🏽 Keep yourself updated on the rules regarding the upkeep of your apartment. This is often where conflicts arise between landlord and tenant, so make sure you know what applies to you.
⚡️ If you are paying for electricity, remember to only pay for what you actually use.
💬 Ask questions! If there is something in the contract you do not understand, ask for clarifications.
🙏🏽 Contents insurance! Make sure you get contents insurance to secure what you own, and to ensure that you receive help if something happens to the apartment. For example, if your apartment becomes uninhabitable, the insurance can ensure you get temporary housing for the same price as your apartment.
Source: Leieboerforeningen.no