A verbal rental agreement is technically legal, but it can be difficult to prove its terms if disputes arise between the tenant and the landlord. Therefore, it is always a good and sensible idea to complete and sign a rental contract when an agreement is made to rent a property, whether it is a house, apartment, or room.
A signed rental contract provides a clear reference for the agreement and legal protection in case of disputes.
It is common practice in Denmark for the landlord to prepare a rental contract for their property, which they then send to the tenant for signing.
Remember the rental contract – also for subletting and room rentals
Whether you are renting a room or subletting an apartment, it is still a good idea to create a rental contract.
Even if the person subletting to you is themselves a tenant and therefore does not own the property or room, they can still use BoligPortal's free digital rental contracts to put your rental agreement in writing. This ensures clarity for a smooth and secure rental period.
Read more about BoligPortal's digital subletting contracts here.
A rental contract is your security for a safe rental experience
If the landlord refuses to create a rental contract, it could be a sign of fraud. Therefore, we always encourage our landlords to prepare a rental contract when they advertise their property with us.
At BoligPortal, we prioritize a secure housing search. We do this by personally approving all new landlords and listings.
We also offer all our landlords the use of our free digital rental contracts – the legally binding Typeform A10 contract – which is signed digitally with MitID.
This ensures that both the tenant and the landlord are as protected as possible.
Learn more about how to protect yourself against fraud in property rentals here.