As a tenant in Denmark it can be unclear who must pay for maintenance and repairs in your home. This guide explains the difference between landlord and tenant responsibilities, what counts as routine maintenance versus major repairs, and how to respond if something is not fixed. You get concrete steps to document damage, request repairs in writing and complain to the Rent Tribunal or the courts if necessary. The information is aimed at ordinary tenants and uses clear language to help you get issues resolved quickly and correctly. You also receive advice on repair deadlines, how the deposit is affected by damage, and when you may legally withhold rent. Use the checklist in the guidance to prepare documentation and correspondence.
Categories
Tenant rights & basic protections
Lease types (indefinite/fixed, room, student)
Deposit & prepaid rent
Rent, regulation & indexation
Utilities & statements (heat, water, electricity; on-account vs flat)
Maintenance & repairs (who pays what)
Renovations, upgrades & compensation
Tenant termination (moving out, keys, meters)
Landlord termination & eviction (Bailiff's Court)
Check-in/out inspections (report, photos)
House rules, neighbours & common areas (pets, noise)
Privacy & landlord access (viewings, sale, locks)
Discrimination & equal treatment
Accessibility & reasonable adjustments
Public housing & housing organisations
Housing benefit & subsidies
Rent Board / Housing Complaints Board & dispute resolution
Population register & change of address
Insurance & tenant liability (contents/liability)
Energy, heating & indoor climate
Dwelling condition & health (mould, damp, safety)
Subletting & flat-sharing
Student housing & dorms
Personal data & GDPR (screening, storage)
Short-term & tourist letting (Airbnb)
Templates & model letters
Home safety (fire, CO, gas)