When creating a listing on BoligPortal, you must specify the applicable rental period under the section 'Rental period'. Here, it’s important that you are well-informed about the Danish Rent Act rules regarding fixed-term rentals if you choose anything other than 'Unlimited'.
According to the Danish Rent Act, properties in Denmark are typically rented out on an unlimited basis.
It is a legal requirement that the landlord has a valid and objective reason for offering a fixed-term rental — for example, when subletting an entire home.
An invalid time limitation may affect the legal validity of the rental agreement. Therefore, it is important to understand the rules thoroughly if you wish to limit the rental period.
This guide outlines when a fixed-term agreement is legal, what should be included in the contract, and what you as a landlord should pay attention to when selecting the rental period on BoligPortal.
Note: This guide is intended for informational purposes only. BoligPortal is a listing platform and does not provide legal advice regarding fixed-term rental agreements. It is your responsibility to ensure that your fixed-term rental is legally valid.
Rental periods on BoligPortal
- Unlimited →
Applies to most rental properties – the agreement continues until the tenant terminates it
- 24+ months →
For fixed-term rentals with valid justification or full-home sublets up to 2 years
- 12–23 months →
For fixed-term rentals with valid justification or full-home sublets
- 1–11 months →
For fixed-term rentals with valid justification or full-home sublets
If you choose to apply a fixed rental period, it's essential that you familiarize yourself with the rules. An unjustified limitation can result in your rental contract being invalid.
What is a fixed-term rental agreement?
A fixed-term rental agreement means the rental period has a specific start and end date.
This differs from standard rental agreements, which continue until terminated. Fixed-term contracts can be useful, but they are subject to strict rules under the Danish Rent Act.
When is it allowed to create a fixed-term rental agreement?
A time limitation is only valid if you as the landlord have a legitimate and documented reason for not offering an unlimited rental agreement.
If you sublet your entire rental home while you are away — for example, due to an overseas assignment, work, or studies abroad — the rental period must not exceed 2 years.
We recommend that you seek legal advice from a qualified legal authority if you want to ensure that your reason for limiting the rental period is legally valid.
Without a valid reason, the limitation may be disregarded — and the agreement treated as a regular, unlimited rental contract.
Note: BoligPortal is a listing platform. We do not provide legal advice on fixed-term agreements. It is your responsibility to ensure your fixed-term rental complies with the law.
What must be included in the contract for a fixed-term agreement?
For a fixed-term rental agreement to be valid, the following must be clearly stated in the contract:
- That the rental agreement is fixed-term
- The start and end dates of the agreement
- The objective reason for the fixed term
If you use BoligPortal’s contract builder, you can easily enter this information digitally. Under the 'Generelt' tab, you can specify that the rental period is limited, including the specific dates.
Note: Digital rental contracts on BoligPortal are exclusively offered in Danish, which is why images and some words in this guide appear in Danish.
When setting a fixed term in your contract via BoligPortal, a lease condition is automatically inserted under '§ 11 – Særlige vilkår', where you can enter the necessary details.
Learn more about how to complete your rental contract via BoligPortal here.