As a general rule, a rental property in Denmark is always leased for an unlimited period – that is until the lease is terminated by the tenant.
However, the landlord has the option to set a time limit on the lease. This means that the landlord can rent out the property for a specified period – for example, 12 months.
A time limitation is only valid if the landlord has a valid reason to limit the rental period instead of keeping it indefinite, or if the property is being sublet.
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Unlimited lease
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During an unlimited lease period, the tenancy continues until the tenant terminates it.
The landlord cannot terminate the tenant unless the tenant breaches the terms of the lease agreement.
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Time limited
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The lease period is agreed upon to last for a limited period in the rental contract. The tenancy automatically ends after this period.
Unless there is a specific notice provision in the lease contract, neither the tenant nor the landlord can terminate the lease agreement. The time limitation must be justified in the lease contract.
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Sublease
- The current tenant (not the property's original landlord) sublets all or part of their rental property for a limited period.
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