Quiet Period & Noise Log: Tenant Guide Denmark
As a tenant in Denmark, quiet periods and persistent noise can be stressful and create uncertainty about your rights. This guide explains which documents and evidence you should collect in a noise log, how to record date, time, duration and the effect on your home, and what steps you can take if the issue is not resolved. We go through practical examples of documentation, how to contact your landlord or local advice, and what you should know about bringing a case to the rent tribunal[1] or the courts. The aim is to give you clear, practical advice so you can act calmly, protect your living comfort and have a better chance of resolving the dispute without losing your rights.
What should you write in a noise log?
A noise log should be specific and consistent. Note the date, time, duration, what the noise consists of, and how it affects your daily life. Also record whether you have taken photos, recordings or spoken with neighbours as witnesses. If you contact your landlord, keep all messages and replies as documentation.
- Date and time of each incident
- Duration in minutes or hours
- Noise source and type (music, impact, machines)
- Description of the impact on sleep, work or health
- Photos or video as evidence
- Witness information with contact details
- Record contact with landlord and any responses
How to gather evidence and contact the landlord
Start by keeping your noise log consistently and store it together with photos and audio files. Send a written message to the landlord explaining the problem and attach an extract of your log. See guidance on complaint procedures at Borger.dk[3]. Refer to relevant rules in the Rent Act[2] if there are significant disturbances. If the landlord does not respond, you may consider bringing the case to the rent tribunal[1].
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I keep a noise log?
- Note date, time, duration, noise type and how it affects you. Keep photos, recordings and witness information.
- Can I complain to the rent tribunal?
- Yes, if the landlord does not resolve the issue, you can complain to the rent tribunal or take the case to court. Start with written documentation and try contacting the landlord first.[1]
- Which rules apply?
- The Rent Act contains rules on tenant rights and landlord obligations regarding disruptive conditions, including noise.[2]
How-To
- Gather documentation in one place
- Note date and time for each incident
- Take photos or record short audio clips
- Write a clear message to the landlord with a copy of the log
- If no solution, submit a complaint to the rent tribunal[1]
